Who is Delcy Rodriguez, the vice president who could replace Venezuela's Maduro? - explainer ByREUTERS JANUARY 3, 2026 16:45

Who is Delcy Rodriguez, the vice president who could replace Venezuela's Maduro? - explainer Rodriguez, 56, is a Caracas native. She was born on May 18, 1969, and is the daughter of left-wing guerrilla fighter Jorge Antonio Rodriguez. ByREUTERS JANUARY 3, 2026 16:45 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-882168

Lapid, Chikli: US arrest of Maduro a message to Iranian regime ByMICHAEL STARR JANUARY 3, 2026 21:16 Updated: JANUARY 3, 2026 22:51

Lapid, Chikli: US arrest of Maduro a message to Iranian regime Opposition leader Yair Lapid and Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli praised the US arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, warning the Iranian regime of the consequences of narcoterrorism. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-882175 ByMICHAEL STARR JANUARY 3, 2026 21:16 Updated: JANUARY 3, 2026 22:51

Maduro’s capture marks the return of US interventionism. Yet again, it’s all about the oil . Written by Anil Sasi New Delhi | Updated: January 4, 2026 05:06 PM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd

Maduro’s capture marks the return of US interventionism. Yet again, it’s all about the oil Trump’s military action in Venezuela plunges the country into uncertainty and marks a worrying reassertion of the 200-year-old Monroe Doctrine, now rechristened as the ‘Don-roe Doctrine’. Written by Anil Sasi https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/venezuela-president-maduro-capture-trump-reason-oil-10454513/?ref=explained_pg New Delhi | Updated: January 4, 2026 05:06 PM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd

‘Sovereignty violation’, ‘Dangerous precedent’: Legal issues around the US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro Written by Rishika Singh Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd

‘Sovereignty violation’, ‘Dangerous precedent’: Legal issues around the US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro The US military action has been criticised as disproportionate, even in the realm of the country’s history of interventions in South America for securing its own interests, such as oil in Venezuela’s case. Written by Rishika Singh New Delhi | Updated: January 4, 2026 06:50 PM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/legal-issues-us-maduro-trump-venezuela-10455150/?ref=explained_pg Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd

Trump announces US takeover of Venezuela’s oil sector: What it could mean for global energy markets, and India Written by Sukalp Sharma New Delhi | Updated: January 4, 2026 04:53 PM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd

Trump announces US takeover of Venezuela’s oil sector: What it could mean for global energy markets, and India Although it accounts for less than 1% of global oil production, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves globally, estimated at over 300 billion barrels or a fifth of the proven oil reserves all over the world. Written by Sukalp Sharma New Delhi | Updated: January 4, 2026 04:53 PM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/trump-us-takeover-venezuela-oil-market-india-impact-10454832/?ref=breaking_hp Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd

Marco Rubio voices concern that Americans may someday be arrested for social media posts when visiting Europe By Alexander Hall Fox News Published January 3, 2026 10:55am EST

Marco Rubio voices concern that Americans may someday be arrested for social media posts when visiting Europe 'Are we going to live in a world where some American puts up a social media post and then gets to some airport somewhere and is arrested?' Rubio asked By Alexander Hall Fox News Published January 3, 2026 10:55am EST https://www.foxnews.com/media/marco-rubio-voices-concern-americans-may-someday-arrested-social-media-posts-when-visiting-europe

Venezuelan dissident outlines risks and opportunities as Venezuela enters post-Maduro era By Beth Bailey Fox News Published January 4, 2026 8:04am EST

Venezuelan dissident outlines risks and opportunities as Venezuela enters post-Maduro era International lawyer says establishing rule of law and free elections are vital next steps for rebuilding By Beth Bailey Fox News Published January 4, 2026 8:04am EST https://www.foxnews.com/world/venezuelan-dissident-outlines-risks-opportunities-venezuela-enters-post-maduro-era