Published on: 01/06/2026 - 01:55 Last updated: 01/06/2026 - 18:22
Venezuelan Attorney General Tariq Saab on Tuesday called on the American judge responsible for the drug-related terrorism case against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to acknowledge the lack of jurisdiction of the American judiciary and Maduro’s immunity from prosecution in his capacity as head of state.
The acting president of Venezuela begins her term, and the United Nations criticizes the American operation
On Tuesday, Delcy Rodriguez officially began her term as acting president of Venezuela, under pressure from US President Donald Trump, who threatened her with "the worst" if she did not comply with Washington's demands regarding access to the country's vast oil reserves.
For its part, the United Nations warned on Tuesday that the American military intervention in Caracas, which the United States described as a police operation, had “undermined a fundamental principle of international law.”
Venezuelan prosecutor calls on US judge to recognize Maduro's immunity
Saab added that three prosecutors will investigate the deaths that occurred during the American military operation that ended with Maduro's arrest at the weekend.
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Colombian Minister: The army must defend the country against any American invasion
Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio said on Tuesday that the country's army must defend the country's territory and sovereignty in the event of an invasion.
American. Last Sunday, US President Donald Trump threatened Colombia with military action similar to that which occurred in neighboring Venezuela, which ended with the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro.
Villavicencio added in a press conference, “If such aggression occurs, the army must defend the national territory and the country’s sovereignty,” and continued that under international law, states have the right to legal self-defense.
Trump: We have the strongest army in the world and no one can confront us
Trump praised the military operation in Venezuela: “It showed that we have the strongest army in the world.”
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French Prime Minister: The US military operation in Venezuela is “against the law”
French Prime Minister Sebastien Le Cornu on Thursday described the US military operation in Venezuela as "in violation of the law," while President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that he did not approve of the method followed by Washington in arresting Nicolas Maduro.
Locorno told the National Assembly, "Everything in this case is against the law. The regime of Nicolas Maduro, the 2024 elections, and the American military operation that is contrary to the United Nations Charter," calling for a "democratic transition" led by opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, whose election as president of Venezuela was recognized by Paris two years ago.
Trump delivers a speech to Republican elected officials after the US military operation in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado plans to return to her country "as soon as possible"
Venezuelan opposition leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, said Monday that she plans to return to her country "as soon as possible," two days after the US military operation during which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was arrested.
“I plan to return to Venezuela as soon as possible,” Machado said in an interview with Fox News from an undisclosed location, detailing her political project for her country, even though US President Donald Trump does not support her assuming the presidency.
Oil rises as investors evaluate supply prospects and conditions in Venezuela
Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday as the market assessed expectations of abundant global supply this year. The United States arrested President Nicolas Maduro. Brent crude futures increased 34 cents, or 0.55 percent, to $62.10 per barrel by 12:30 GMT, and the price of US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 30 cents, or 0.51 percent, to $58.62.
The Venezuelan opposition demands the release of political detainees
The movement of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado demanded on Tuesday the release of all political detainees, after the United States arrested President Nicolas Maduro.
The movement said, "Those who are unjustly detaining political, civilian and military detainees must release them immediately."
Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, and Iran.. Trump is focusing on new goals after Venezuela
A few days after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured in a US military operation, President Donald Trump hinted that he is turning his sights to other countries and regions, leaving the world wondering who the next target will be. On Sunday, Trump mentioned Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico and Iran, speaking to reporters on Air Force One. After denouncing the United States' policy of intervention in the world, he now confirmed that he was implementing the "Donroe Doctrine", changing the name to the "Monroe Doctrine", which is a policy launched by the fifth US President James Monroe in 1823, based on the principle that Latin America should be a sphere of influence for the United States prohibited from foreign powers.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: The American move in Venezuela makes the world less safe
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights stressed on Tuesday the need for the international community to stress that American intervention in Venezuela constitutes a violation of international law and makes the world less safe.
Two sources: US intelligence believes that those loyal to the Maduro regime are best suited to lead Venezuela
Two informed sources said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump had seen a secret CIA assessment that concluded that senior loyalists to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, including his deputy Delcy Rodriguez, are best suited to maintain stability in the event that Maduro loses power. The two sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed this news after it was published exclusively by the Wall Street Journal. The two sources said that intelligence briefed Trump on the report, which was shared with a small group of senior national security officials. They added that this assessment was one of the reasons that prompted Trump to support Maduro's deputy, Delcy Rodriguez, instead of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. The White House declined to confirm this news.
“States shall not threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State.”
“States should not threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state,” Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, told reporters in Geneva.
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