In a dramatic escalation following the surprise capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces, Venezuelan authorities have issued a sweeping decree ordering a nationwide manhunt for anyone suspected of supporting the U.S. operation, raising serious legal and human rights concerns. Under a state of “external commotion” decree, first signed by Maduro and…
The death toll from the United States’ military operation in Venezuela has climbed to at least 80 people, according to a report by TRT World, citing the New York Times. The report, published Sunday, January 4, 2026m quoted a senior Venezuelan official as saying the number of fatalities could rise further as assessments continue following…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he directly told President Donald Trump that he opposed the U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, raising concerns about international law, regime change, and the legal implications of the operation. Speaking on Saturday, January 3, 2026, Mamdani confirmed that he spoke with Trump by phone after…