By Admin 
America arrested Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026, after which opposition leader Maria Corina Machado spoke openly on this matter. He also clarified that his last conversation with US President Trump was in October 2025 and he has not been in touch with him since then.
Where was Machado during the attack on Venezuela?
In an interview given to Fox News, Corina Machado told that the Nobel Peace Prize was announced on October 10, 2025 and on the same day she spoke to Trump for the last time. Machado is now considered the most credible opponent of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. She went to Norway last month to accept the Nobel Prize and has not returned since. When asked about returning to Venezuela, she said, ‘I am planning to go back home as soon as possible.’
Machado welcomed US action
He welcomed the US action against Maduro, calling it a huge step for humanity, freedom and human dignity. Venezuelan Vice President Delsey Rodriguez was sworn in as interim President on Monday (January 5, 2026). Trump on Saturday (January 3, 2026) refused to work closely with Machado, saying that he has neither support nor respect within the country.
Maduro declared himself innocent in American court
Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of Nicolas Maduro, said after his father’s arrest that history will tell who was the traitor. He warned of possible betrayal within the ruling party and called on the party to remain united. Maduro and his wife pleaded innocent in federal court on Monday (January 5, 2025) to serious charges including drug trafficking. He told the judge that he was still the President of Venezuela.
America eyes Venezuelan oil
Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves – 303 billion barrels, which is about 20 percent of global reserves and more than Saudi Arabia. After the action by US special forces in Caracas, US President Donald Trump said that now the United States will run Venezuela, including its abundant oil resources. Trump said American companies are ready to invest billions of dollars to upgrade Venezuela’s dilapidated oil infrastructure and this will “make money for the country.”