13 January 2026
Maduro is expected to make his first court appearance in New York City at noon ET on Monday. The hearing will be before US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York said
Trump says Venezuela VP Delcy Rodriguez will pay "bigger price" than Maduro "if she doesn't do what's right"
The FANB activates all operational readiness to "integrate the elements of national power in the mission to confront imperial aggression, forming a single combat bloc to ensure the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of the nation."
Vladimir Padrino supports the decree of a state of external commotion and recognizes Delcy Rodríguez as interim president
Sec. Rubio: "We don't have U.S. forces on the ground in Venezuela. What the President is saying is very simple — and that is as President of the United States, he is not going to go around telling people what he's not going to do."
Marco Rubio: There's not a war. We are at war against drug trafficking organizations — not a war against Venezuela
Marco Rubio on what the first changes he expects from Venezuela are: "Those that are in the national interest of the United States."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells @margbrennan this morning the Trump administration’s objectives “when it comes to how Venezuela impacts the national interest of the United States have not changed.” Asked if Delcy Rodríguez, who has been sworn in as acting president of Venezuela, made any promises during their phone call after Nicolás Maduro was captured - including expelling American adversaries from Venezuela - Rubio says: “We are going to see what happens moving forward.”
The United States has issued new security NOTAMs due to "potential risk to military activities" until February 2nd. Operators are advised to exercise caution in the following areas: Maiquetia FIR; Curacao FIR; San Juan - Puerto Rico FIR; and Trinidad and Tobago FIR.
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the airspace restrictions in the Caribbean, implemented this morning following the US attack on Venezuela, will be lifted at midnight Washington time. "Flights can resume. Airlines have been informed and will update their schedules soon," Duffy announced on his Twitter account.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry: We call on Washington to ensure the safety of the Venezuelan president and his wife, release them immediately, and resolve the issue through dialogue.
Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3, ensuring continued connectivity
@delcyrodriguezv assumes the role of acting president of Venezuela, according to a decision by the @TSJ_Venezuela
First images of Maduro after getting off the helicopter and at the DEA headquarters, following his capture in Venezuela by the administration of President Donald Trump.
Images of Maduro leaving the plane upon his arrival in New York, USA, after being captured by US forces to be tried for alleged drug trafficking and arms dealing crimes
Chilean government condemns US intervention: "Today it's Venezuela, tomorrow it could be anyone else"
Hospitals in Caracas are reporting more than 90 injured military personnel and “several” deaths - Internal hospital report shows
Delcy Rodríguez: "We call for a defense, and history and justice will make them pay. The Venezuelan people are aware of and outraged by the kidnapping of the president."
Delcy Rodríguez: "This regime change aims to seize our natural resources. We have convened this national defense council, which includes representatives from all levels of government."
Delcy Rodríguez: In the early hours of this morning at 1:58 am, the US government launched an unprecedented military aggression against the Republic of Venezuela
Delcy Rodríguez: "The extremists who have launched this armed aggression against our country will pay for it. They belong in the dustbin of history. The people of Venezuela oppose the kidnapping of our president."
Former Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife have boarded a private plane at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Eastern Cuba, likely this Boeing 757-223 linked to the FBI, and is currently enroute to New York City
WSJ: Leading investors from the US energy and defense sectors are planning a business trip to Venezuela as early as March. They plan to meet with the "new government."
Delcy Rodríguez begins her statement following the meeting of the National Defense Council. She demands the release of Maduro and Cilia Flores. She insists that Maduro is the president of Venezuela.
The streets of Caracas were nearly deserted this morning following the arrest of Maduro. As the hours passed, citizens began to venture out to stock up on food, medicine, and gasoline, amidst long lines, a military presence in key areas, and an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty.
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Lavrov discussed the situation in Venezuela with the Belarusian Foreign Minister. They emphasized the need to immediately release Maduro and reinstate him as head of state, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.
Macron: We want Edmundo González to take charge of this transitional phase in Venezuela as soon as possible. The transfer of power in Venezuela must be peaceful and democratic.
Vladimir Padrino López leaves after meeting with Delcy Rodríguez at the vice presidency
"Freedom, freedom," Venezuelans celebrate in Lima after Maduro's arrest by the U.S.
Trump rules out Maria Corina as leader of the country