- Venezuelan political instability and energy sector revival
- Officers in Venezuela were accused of plotting against Nicolas Maduro, while monitors tracked the status of political prisoners.
- Leaks published on May 27, 2026, detail a U.S. raid in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
US holds Venezuelan assets and imposes sanctions following the abduction of Nicolás Maduro.
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US holds Venezuelan assets and imposes sanctions following the abduction of Nicolás Maduro.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- US forces kidnapped President Maduro and his wife, targeting Venezuelan infrastructure, while Bolivar issued a warning.Sub-event
- US special forces abducted Nicolás Maduro from Caracas on August 1, 2026, and flew him to Brooklyn.Sub-event
- US-led sanctions are causing suffering in Venezuela, leading to the Bank of England withholding gold reserves, while Richard Burgon urges their release.Sub-event
US freezes Venezuelan assets and uses sanctions to restrict relief efforts after Maduro's abduction.1 source
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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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- Trump's deal aims to extract energy from Venezuela, following Maduro's capture, with Rodríguez describing it as a recovery step.
- Nicolás Maduro is awaiting trial on criminal charges in New York related to his time as president of Venezuela.
- Trump is discussing the possibility of intervening in Venezuela.
- Maduro expelled US diplomats and revoked CNN's press credentials while founding a new political party in Venezuela.
- Rodríguez announced a decision in Caracas, continuing the political tradition of Nicolás Maduro's regime.