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Maduro To Appear In U.S. Court As Trump Warns Of More Action

January 5, 2026 1:37 am

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to appear before a U.S. federal court on Monday, a day after his capture by American forces in a military operation in Caracas that has sharply escalated tensions across the region.

The unprecedented detention of a sitting head of state has rattled global markets, unsettled U.S. allies, and raised questions about Washington’s next steps in Venezuela, where the government remains in power despite Maduro’s arrest.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he could authorize additional military action if Venezuela fails to cooperate with U.S. demands, including opening its oil sector to foreign …

Trump Call With Maduro Sparks Fresh Questions Over Venezuela

December 1, 2025 1:43 am

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he spoke by phone with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a rare direct contact between the two leaders as tensions over Caracas’s future continue to rise. Trump acknowledged the conversation while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, though he declined to reveal what was discussed.

He offered only a brief comment when pressed about the call. “The answer is yes,” he said, adding that he would not characterise the tone. “I would not say it went well or badly. It was a phone call.”

The disclosure of the exchange comes at …