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Nicolas Maduro

Also known as: president Nicolas Maduro · Nicholas Maduro · former president Nicolas Maduro

Ousted Venezuelan president detained in Brooklyn on drug trafficking and firearms charges, facing trial in June 2027.

2026-04-242026-10-19

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … ry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement that "the visit will further deepen India–Venezuela ties." Rodriguez has led Venezuela, which accounts for around 17 percent of global crude reserves, since January, when US forces captured former socialist president Nicolas Maduro …

    Venezuela's President Rodriguez arrives in oil-hungry India
  3. Citizen Digital

    Maduro ouster was like 'chemotherapy' for Venezuela: opposition figure By AFP June 02, 2026 11:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a copy of the Venezuelan constitu …

    Maduro ouster was like 'chemotherapy' for Venezuela: opposition figure
  4. May 2026
  5. The Standard

    … Authorities in Cuba and abroad slammed the indictment, the latest step-up in Trump's international interventions after the Iran war, the US toppling of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and threats against Greenland.The charges against Raúl Castro, the younger brother of Fidel …

    Cuba outraged after US indicts Raul Castro
  6. Citizen Digital

    … mom dies days after confirming his death in Venezuela By AFP May 18, 2026 07:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Power lines cover a billboard with a picture of the ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro …

    Political prisoner's mom dies days after confirming his death in Venezuela
  7. Citizen Digital

    … After the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces in January, Venezuela is being run by an interim government ​that maintains its claim on the Esequibo region. …

    Venezuela tells Court it has no jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana over oil-rich territory
  8. April 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … AFP documented similar bursts of fakes after other major events, including the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in January and Charlie Kirk's assassination last year. …

    AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social media
  10. The Standard

    … One needs only look at Venezuela, where for years, a fragmented and ego-driven opposition allowed the Nicolas Maduro regime to consolidate power despite a collapsed economy and international pariah status. …

    Opposition must rethink strategy to boost its chances of ousting Ruto
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Sanchez condemned the US military intervention in Venezuela on January 3 that captured the South American country's strongman socialist president Nicolas Maduro and is a virulent critic of Washington's ally Israel. …

    Spain is 'reliable' NATO member - Prime Minister Sanchez says after US ouster threat
  12. Citizen Digital

    U.S. soldier charged after winning Ksh.51 million bet on removal of Maduro By Reuters April 24, 2026 11:16 (EAT) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are escorted by federal agents in Manhattan. …

    U.S. soldier charged after winning Ksh.51 million bet on removal of Maduro

Friday 9 October

  1. US files new torture charges against Maduro and wife Flores

    The United States has filed new torture charges against ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who are held in US custody. The charges include conspiracy to commit torture against victims, including US citizens, allegedly through waterboardings, rapes, and beatings in Venezuelan detention.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. South African judge Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize

    South African judge Navanethem Pillay, who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and presided over a UN commission that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her role in ensuring prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in historic international court cases.

    9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 8 October

  1. US considers torture charges against Maduro and wife

    US prosecutors are expected to bring new torture charges against ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores over alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan government custody, according to CNN. The charges relate to the alleged wrongful detention of over a dozen US citizens in Venezuela during Maduro's rule; prosecutors are also considering charging several others for their alleged role in torturing Americans.

    8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Trump threatens US military action in Latin America

    At the UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump vowed to use "unmatched" US military power to prevent threats to America in the Western Hemisphere and accused Cuba of cultivating ties with left-wing groups in the United States.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Former Venezuelan political prisoners describe abuse at Rodeo I

    Former inmates of Venezuela's Rodeo I maximum security prison, reserved exclusively for government opponents, are speaking out about punishments and harsh treatment administered by hooded jailers at the facility on Caracas's outskirts, despite fears of reprisal.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. US Energy Secretary defends Venezuelan oil deal

    US Energy Secretary Chris Wright dismissed claims that Washington is "stealing Venezuelan oil" after the two nations signed energy deals worth billions of dollars. The United States is due to take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil in Venezuela, with Caracas projected to earn $209 billion over 25 years from the accord.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. US energy secretary to sign oil deal granting Venezuela control

    US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set to sign a controversial oil deal in Venezuela granting the United States control of about one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves, with interim president Delcy Rodriguez. The deal follows US forces toppling former president Nicolas Maduro in January.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. US sanctions grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro

    The United States imposed sanctions on Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro, along with Banco Exterior de Cuba and four entities exploiting Cuba's natural resources, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move is part of Washington's broader pressure campaign against the communist-led island.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

  1. Detained Maduro posts from Brooklyn prison on social media

    Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, detained in a Brooklyn jail on drug trafficking and firearms possession charges since his capture by US forces in January, posted photographs and messages on Telegram stating he is "standing firm." His wife, Cilia Flores, was also seized during the US military operation and is being held on the same charges.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Maduro posts photos from Brooklyn detention, says standing firm

    Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, detained in Brooklyn on drug trafficking and firearms possession charges he denies, posted photographs on Telegram on Sunday saying he and his wife were "standing firm." The photos, whose authenticity could not be verified, appeared to have been taken on June 25, the day after twin earthquakes killed more than 6,500 people in northern Venezuela.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Trump announces US majority control deal for Venezuelan oil reserves

    President Donald Trump said his administration has reached an oil deal with Venezuela that gives the United States majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven petroleum reserves, described as bringing nearly $100 billion in private investment to Venezuela.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed Lake America amid trade dispute

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as tensions escalated in trade talks with Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the move, stating the lake would be called Lake Ontario "then, now and always."

    28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

  1. US sanctions ICC president, citing corruption and politicisation

    The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling the ICC "corrupt and fatally politicised"; the ICC responded by calling the sanctions a "flagrant attack" on court independence, with EU officials voicing support for the court's autonomy.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. US Secretary of State expects Venezuela transition within months

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Venezuela's political transition will take months, not years, seven months after former leader Nicolas Maduro's capture in a US military raid. Delegates of interim President Delcy Rodríguez and opposition members are scheduled to hold their first round of talks this week in Caracas.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,125

    Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude that struck Venezuela on June 24 have killed 6,125 people, according to National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez. Nearly 17,000 people were injured, almost 1,400 remain missing, and the tremors destroyed nearly 200 buildings, mostly in the coastal state of La Guaira.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6 billion damage

    Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 caused at least $19.6 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and infrastructure, according to World Bank estimates released Thursday. At least 5,398 people were killed, over 16,740 injured, with the UN reporting more than a million in need of immediate humanitarian aid.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Venezuela's Maduro set for US trial in June 2027

    Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, captured by US military in January, face trial in the United States in June 2027 on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. The couple have been held in a Brooklyn jail for more than seven months after pleading not guilty.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Venezuela twin earthquakes kill 5,069, IMF releases reconstruction funds

    Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, killing 5,069 people and injuring 16,740, with the worst damage in the coastal state of La Guaira. The country has drawn $346 million from the International Monetary Fund for reconstruction efforts.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Venezuela appoints new foreign minister after earthquakes

    Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez named Felix Plasencia as the country's new foreign minister on Monday, replacing Yvan Gil who held the position since 2023. The appointment comes nearly three weeks after devastating earthquakes that left more than 4,500 people dead and thousands missing.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Venezuela earthquakes kill 1,430 as rescue window closes

    Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430 people with tens of thousands reported missing, as rescue efforts enter their fourth day when survival odds sharply decline. The country, already facing economic crisis and political upheaval, faces additional strain as millions lack sanitation and basic needs.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Venezuela earthquakes kill 920, over 50,000 reported missing

    Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing 920 people with over 50,000 reported missing. La Guaira and surrounding northern areas suffered the most damage, and international rescue teams are conducting search efforts as public anger over the government response grows.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 589 as rescues continue

    The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela more than doubled to 589, interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced Friday, as international rescue teams joined local efforts to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings in the earthquake zone west of Caracas.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 26 June

  1. Twin earthquakes kill at least 188 in Venezuela

    Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday night, killing at least 188 people and injuring 1,520, with residents searching for survivors trapped in collapsed buildings.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 14 June

  1. US-Venezuela operation kills Tren de Aragua gang leader

    Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias 'Nino Guerrero,' the leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua, was killed in southeastern Bolivar state, Venezuela in a joint US-Venezuela operation that US President Donald Trump described as a swift and lethal strike coordinated with Venezuelan authorities.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang leader

    President Trump announced that US Southern Command executed Nino Guerrero, leader of the transnational Tren de Aragua gang, in a strike coordinated with Venezuela's interim leadership. Trump stated the operation ensures the gang has no safe haven in Venezuela or elsewhere.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

  1. US sanctions Cuba's state-owned oil company CUPET

    The United States designated Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company Union Cuba-Petroleo (CUPET) for sanctions, barring US-associated companies and individuals from financial transactions with it. The move intensifies pressure on Cuba's energy sector amid an oil blockade that has crippled the country and, according to Cuba's government, is preventing the UN from distributing humanitarian aid.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Trump vows imminent strikes on Iran, seizure of oil infrastructure

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States would strike Iran "very hard" and promised to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure, including taking control of the country's oil and gas markets.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 8 June

  1. UN rights chief calls for immediate US sanctions lift on Cuba

    The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that US fuel restrictions and sanctions imposed since early 2026 are causing widespread suffering and endangering lives in Cuba, particularly children lacking access to medical supplies, and called for their immediate removal.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

  1. Gang control threatens Venezuelan mining sector reopening

    Venezuela opened its mineral reserves to private capital in April following political transition, but gang control over many mines could obstruct development. The country holds the world's largest proven oil reserves and significant deposits of gold, diamonds, bauxite, coltan, and rare earths.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. India and Venezuela boost energy partnership amid Gulf crisis

    India and Venezuela are strengthening ties in the energy sector, with New Delhi describing Caracas as a preferred partner. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in upstream and downstream energy projects as global oil supplies have been disrupted by the Middle East crisis.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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