US-Venezuela Tensions Live Updates: Calls for release of political prisoners grow after Maduro’s ouster

Key Highlights

• Hours after the dramatic US operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the capital remains tense and unsettled.
• Residents reported bursts of gunfire and anti-aircraft fire lighting up the night sky, as authorities said police were responding to drones flying without authorisation over the city. In New York, the political drama moved to a courtroom.
• Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to US drug trafficking and weapons charges, with the former leader insisting he had been forcibly taken from Caracas. Back home, Maduro loyalist Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as acting president, even as US President Donald Trump publicly claimed that Washington now effectively controls Venezuela. The ripple effects are spreading beyond Venezuela’s borders.
• Trump has warned of possible military action in Colombia, urged Mexico to clamp down on drug trafficking, and once again floated the idea that the United States “needs” Greenland, signalling a wider, more confrontational posture on the global stage. HomeWorldUS-Venezuela Tensions Live Updates: Calls for release of political prisoners grow after Maduro’s ousterEnd of LiveblogFind us on YouTubeSubscribeHomeWorldUS-Venezuela Tensions Live Updates: Calls for release of political prisoners grow after Maduro’s ousterEnd of LiveblogQuick ReadsUS ousts Maduro, undercuts China’s Latin America ambitions - what it means for IndiaA US raid captured Venezuelan President Maduro, shaking global geopolitics and undermining China’s influence in Latin America.
• The move may limit China’s regional ambitions, while India sees minimal energy impact and potential for expanded trade and tech ties. More Quick ReadsTop StoriesJaishankar-Rubio talks, Pax Silica invitation… Is the India-US impasse ending?Iran protests: Communication blackout not new for Tehran to shield Ayatollah regimeThe making of Islamic Nato: Will this bring Turkish arms, Pak nukes, and Saudi money together?IND vs NZ Live Score 2nd ODI Updates: Rohit, Gill take charge after cautious startJaishankar-Rubio talks, Pax Silica invitation… Is the India-US impasse ending?Iran protests: Communication blackout not new for Tehran to shield Ayatollah regimeThe making of Islamic Nato: Will this bring Turkish arms, Pak nukes, and Saudi money together?IND vs NZ Live Score 2nd ODI Updates: Rohit, Gill take charge after cautious startTop Shows Enjoying the news?Get the latest stories delivered straight to your inbox. Email SubscribeQUICK LINKSUS Govt ShutdownHome Video Quick Reads Shorts Live TV.