Trump administration is pursuing concrete actions against Nicolás Maduro, including targeting vessels and directing operations to capture him, while also welcoming Gustavo Petro.

21 reports, 7 independent Updated Oct 11

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Trump administration is pursuing concrete actions against Nicolás Maduro, including targeting vessels and directing operations to capture him, while also welcoming Gustavo Petro.

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Donald Trump Gustavo Petro Nicolás Maduro Venezuela Nicolás Maduro

How it developed

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Oct 11Petro supports Trump's view on Venezuelan oil as Maduro is extracted from Fort Tiuna.1 source
- latintimes.com
Sep 22Maduro was captured by US forces, while Ben Saul assessed the legality of the strikes.1 source
- abc.net.au
Sep 21David Szakonyi was captured during an operation in Venezuela, where he had previously co-authored research on prediction market odds.Sub-event
Sep 18Nicolás Maduro used space assets for tracking during capture operations.Sub-event
Sep 1Trump negotiated a new oil deal with Venezuela while conducting operations targeting Maduro.1 source
- rawstory.com
Aug 28Trump administration is pursuing concrete actions against Nicolás Maduro, including targeting vessels and directing operations to capture him, while also welcoming Gustavo Petro.1 source
- wlrn.org

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Trump is discussing the possibility of intervening in Venezuela. All 3 developments

Within Donald Trump discussed the possibility of Venezuela becoming a US state, coinciding with reports of Nicolás Maduro's capture and economic changes.

The entities involved

Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Discussing the Gaza war, regional security, and the escalating confrontation with Iran, the ICC has issued warrants regarding alleged war crimes.18:06
- Trump negotiated the release of a prisoner with Putin and canceled sanctions on Russia, while Stephen returns to San Antonio.18:01
Gustavo Petro
34th President of Colombia since 2022
- The President-elect is navigating the aftermath of the election, facing strategic divergence from the US and needing to restore diplomatic ties with Israel.Sat 16:09
- De la Espriella's government in Colombia is reversing an institutional name change previously made by Gustavo Petro.Fri 15:51
Nicolás Maduro
President of Venezuela 2013 to 2026
- SLB is partnering with PDVSA for oil sector modernization in Venezuela, while Trump encourages major investments in the country's energy sector.Tue 10:29
- Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are facing federal charges under court jurisdiction in New York.Tue 04:08
Venezuela
Country in Latin America
- Multiple energy companies, including SLB, Halliburton, and Eni, are expanding operations and seeking talent in Venezuela, supported by Trump's energy revival plan.Tue 10:29
- Venezuela's energy sector is opening, granting licenses to international firms like Shell and UCC for gas development in the Loran field.Tue 06:59

Related events

Trump announced the capture of Nicolás Maduro and U.S. control over Venezuela's oil exports.Jun 17

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