The CIA determined prior to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro that people loyal to him would be best suited to temporarily lead Venezuela, sources told The Wall Street Journal.
WorldVenezuela's parliament condemns the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Lawmakers express full support for interim President Delcy Rodríguez, who has now been formally sworn in.
World politicsVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured on Saturday in connection with a large-scale attack by U.S. forces on Venezuela and was taken out of the country. According to Donald Trump, the U.S. will govern Venezuela until a change of power can be implemented. Here is what we know about the developments:
WorldAfter months of U.S. threats and tense waiting, it happened: the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Now the whole country is waiting for the next step. It feels surreal, Caracas resident Luis tells TT.
WorldPresident Donald Trump says the United States is in control of Venezuela after Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro was captured over the weekend. Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez is urging Trump to cooperate, saying she seeks "respectful relations."
WorldVenezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez must cooperate with the United States, Donald Trump threatens. If she doesn't do the right thing, she will pay a high price, probably higher than Maduro did, the U.S. president says in an interview.
World politicsUS oil companies are ready to make huge investments to revamp Venezuela's neglected oil industry, according to US President Donald Trump. However, low oil prices and major political risks in Venezuela could scuttle those plans, analysts warn.
BusinessThe uncertainty about the future and who is really in charge is palpable among many Venezuelans after the U.S. attack. "What will happen tomorrow?" says Juan Pablo Petrone, a resident of the capital, Caracas.
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