- Donald Trump discussed the possibility of Venezuela becoming a US state, coinciding with reports of Nicolás Maduro's capture and economic changes.
- Trump is discussing the possibility of intervening in Venezuela.
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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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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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Maduro was captured by US forces, while Ben Saul assessed the legality of the strikes.1 source
- David Szakonyi was captured during an operation in Venezuela, where he had previously co-authored research on prediction market odds.Sub-event
- Nicolás Maduro used space assets for tracking during capture operations.Sub-event
Trump negotiated a new oil deal with Venezuela while conducting operations targeting Maduro.1 source
Trump administration is pursuing concrete actions against Nicolás Maduro, including targeting vessels and directing operations to capture him, while also welcoming Gustavo Petro.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Gustavo Petro
34th President of Colombia since 2022
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Nicolás Maduro
President of Venezuela 2013 to 2026
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
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