Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons

An attorney for Maduro told CBS News that he has not been given notice that additional charges could be coming.

• 7h ago

Machado says Maduro's No. 2 was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime

María Corina Machado said Nicolás Maduro's former vice president Delcy Rodríguez was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime in Venezuela.

• Jan 6

Maduro arraigned in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.

• Jan 6

World reaction to U.S. strikes on Venezuela pours in

Many U.S. adversaries condemned the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, while other governments called for de-escalation.

• Jan 5

Trump says U.S. is "in charge" of Venezuela, Maduro expected in court Monday

Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.

• Jan 5

Maduro and his wife to appear in federal court on Monday, court spokesperson says

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured overnight from their home in Caracas during a U.S. military operation.

• Jan 4

Trump says the U.S. will "run" Venezuela for now. What do we know about the plans?

The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an overnight military operation, President Trump announced Saturday.

• Jan 4

Venezuela's military recognizes VP as acting leader after Maduro's capture

Delcy Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Nicolas Maduro's vice president since 2018.

• Jan 4

U.S. lawmakers react after Trump announces Venezuela operation

Reactions from U.S. lawmakers poured in after the Trump administration announced strikes on Venezuela and the capture of the country's president.

• Jan 4

Maduro indicted on federal drug-trafficking and weapons charges

An indictment charging Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with drug trafficking was unsealed Saturday.

• Jan 3

Trump says "we're going to run" Venezuela until peaceful transition takes place

President Trump said the U.S. would "run the country" of Venezuela until "a safe, proper and judicious transition," following the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.

• Jan 3

Explosions and low-flying aircraft heard in Venezuela's capital Caracas

At least seven explosions and the sound of low-flying aircraft have been heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.

• Jan 2

Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela

President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

• Dec 16, 2025

U.S. to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorist organization

The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.

• Nov 17, 2025

U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane, citing sanctions

The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.

• Sep 3, 2024