Florida's political sphere reacts to Nicolas Maduro's capture
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
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In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Delcy Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Nicolas Maduro's vice president since 2018.
Reactions from U.S. lawmakers poured in after the Trump administration announced strikes on Venezuela and the capture of the country's president.
"We spent decades and decades and purchased in blood, and got nothing economically in return, and President Trump flips the script," Pete Hegseth said.
An indictment charging Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with drug trafficking was unsealed Saturday.
After months of preparation, U.S. forces arrived at the Venezuelan president's residence in downtown Caracas just after 2 a.m. local time Saturday.
Venezuelans gathered outside El Arepazo in Doral, calling the moment historic after President Trump said Nicolas Maduro was captured and removed from Venezuela.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and other top figures condemned the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, posing a potential challenge to President Trump's suggestion that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela.
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.
South Florida leaders reacted after President Trump said Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro was captured, while Cuba and Colombia criticized the move and urged restraint.
María Corina Machado said Nicolás Maduro will "face international justice for the atrocious crimes" he has committed.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede says the expanded indictment against Nicolas Maduro, naming his wife, son and senior officials, underscores the depth of alleged corruption and leaves uncertainty about who will wield power in Venezuela after his removal.
Since the Cold War, the United States has conducted over half a dozen military interventions in Latin America.
Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins said the removal the Venezuelan leader offers hope for Venezuelans in South Florida while renewing her call for President Trump to reinstate TPS.
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“After about 30 years of an abusive government, we can now be happy with the fall of Nicolás Maduro,” said Valeria Morillo, who still has family in Caracas, Venezuela. “We cannot wait to be back together again after about 10 years, to celebrate the fall.”
The U.S. government has sought Maduro's arrest for years. He was indicted by a U.S. court in March 2020, accused along with more than a dozen other individuals of narco-terrorism. Last summer, the Trump administration doubled the reward for information leading to Maduro's capture to $50 million.
FIU professor of Latin American Politics Eduardo Gamarra said, “The reality is, with Nicolás Maduro gone, there is no, let’s call them, a head of state.”
Rubio re-posted a statement he made in July of 2025, which said, “Maduro is NOT the President of Venezuela and his regime is NOT the legitimate government.”
Journalist Mary Mena, who is in Caracas, said most people have decided to remain at home after overnight strikes and the capture of Maduro and his wife. She said the country may declare of state of emergency.
CBS News Miami's political reporter Jim DeFede breaks down the past indictment against Maduro following his capture by the U.S. government.
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
Political analysts say the president's limited public comments may be intentional.
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.
Police are investigating possible connections and urge anyone with information to come forward.
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As Cubans in Miami rally and send critical aid to Havana, many hope their efforts will draw attention to the island's deepening crisis and inspire meaningful change.
Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.
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Police are investigating possible connections and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Carlos Alcaraz has been eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets.
As Cubans in Miami rally and send critical aid to Havana, many hope their efforts will draw attention to the island's deepening crisis and inspire meaningful change.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
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In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
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Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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In a wide-ranging CBS News Miami interview with Jim DeFede, Byron Donalds discussed his troubled past, tensions with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his political views.
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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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