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International military intervention

US Military Captures Venezuela's Maduro

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jan 05, 2026

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Market Impact

The military intervention by the United States in Venezuela, leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the stated intention to control Venezuela's oil industry, introduces significant geopolitical instability. This could lead to volatility in global oil markets due to potential disruptions in Venezuela's oil supply and changes in its ownership and management.

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Event Summary

The United States conducted a military strike in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He was subsequently flown to New York and pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. President Donald Trump ordered the operation and indicated the United States' intention to 'run' Venezuela and gain 'total access' to its oil fields. A Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that one in three Americans approved of the strike, though 72% worried about excessive United States involvement in the South American country. The poll also showed strong Republican support for a foreign policy of dominating affairs in the Western Hemisphere. The event marks a significant shift in United States foreign policy, moving towards direct intervention and potential control over another nation's resources.

Entities Involved
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Barry Pollack
Barry Pollack is the lawyer for Nicolás Maduro, stating that Maduro will challenge the legitimacy of his 'military abduction'.
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Alvin Hellerstein
Alvin Hellerstein is the U.S. District Judge who presided over Nicolás Maduro's plea hearing in New York.
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Cilia Flores
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Nicolás Maduro
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Ipsos
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Reuters
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Venezuela
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United States
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Donald Trump
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Relationships
Cilia Flores wife ↔ Nicolás Maduro Cilia Flores is the wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. She was captured alongside him by U.S. special f
Cilia Flores citizen ↔ Venezuela Cilia Flores, wife of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is a Venezuelan citizen currently detained in the Unit
Cilia Flores related ↔ United States
Cilia Flores related ↔ Donald Trump
Nicolás Maduro president ↔ Venezuela Nicolás Maduro serves as the President of Venezuela, maintaining authoritarian control over the state apparatus. He rece
Nicolás Maduro related ↔ United States
Nicolás Maduro related ↔ Donald Trump
Ipsos related ↔ Reuters
Ipsos related ↔ United States
Ipsos related ↔ Donald Trump
Reuters related ↔ United States
Reuters related ↔ Donald Trump
Venezuela related ↔ United States
Venezuela related ↔ Donald Trump
United States related ↔ Donald Trump
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