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Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared in Caracas that Venezuela is “not afraid” to confront the U.S. diplomatically, calling for unity to defend national sovereignty and vowing to stand firm.
On January 14, 2026, President Trump and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez held a “long call” to discuss U.S.-Venezuela relations, embassy reopening, and energy ties.
The U.S. seized its fifth tanker linked to Venezuela as a U.S. team lands in Caracas to explore reopening the embassy and kick off diplomatic talks.
On Jan 3, the US launched a military operation in Venezuela, seizing President Maduro. Caracas remains on edge after clashes left 100 dead and tight security across the capital.
U.S. attacks Venezuela, seizes its president, sparking global outcry. What can the world do to uphold international law and prevent future invasions?
President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the US military operation in Venezuela on January 6, 2026, splitting coalition partners and heightening tensions with Washington.
Countries around the world are condemning U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the forcible seizure of President Nicholas Maduro, with protests erupting from the Americas to Asia and an OAS emergency meeting.
Markets calm after US strike in Venezuela on Jan 3, 2026, as gold and Asia-Pacific stocks rally and investors brace for volatility.
On Jan. 4, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez urged a ‘balanced and respectful’ relationship with the U.S., following U.S. strikes and the forcible seizure of Nicolas Maduro.
This week’s US strike on Venezuela echoes Operation Condor and raises fears of a new Cold War–style intervention driven by strategic rivalry and a race for critical minerals.