US President Donald Trump has canceled other attacks on Venezuela. Venezuela released a large number of political prisoners, after which Trump has decided not to attack. Trump has called this a big and necessary step in the ‘search for peace’.

America and Venezuela working together

Trump made this announcement in a post on his social media platform Truth on January 9, 2026. He said that the US and Venezuela are now working well together, especially in rebuilding the country’s oil and gas infrastructure into a bigger, better and more modern one. Big oil companies will invest about 100 billion dollars.

There were 800 political prisoners in Venezuela.

• On January 8, 2026, the Venezuelan interim government began releasing large numbers of political prisoners.
• These include opposition leaders, human rights activists and some foreign citizens.
• 5 citizens of Spain, including famous activist Rocío San Miguel.
• According to the human rights organization Foro Penal, there were more than 800 political prisoners in Venezuela. The release has been described as a gesture of ‘peace and unity’.
• Trump said that this happened on the demand of America and Venezuela is now cooperating well with them.

Trump arrested Maduro by conducting operation in Venezuela

On January 3-4, 2026, the US Army conducted an operation in Caracas, in which former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Florence were arrested. He was taken to America, where he has been accused of drug trafficking.

Trump had earlier said that if necessary, a second major attack would be carried out. But now it has been canceled due to the release of prisoners. American ships will still remain in the area, but only for safety and security.

What is the current situation in Venezuela?

• An interim government is running in Venezuela and the US has said that it will take control of the country’s oil resources and eventually elections will be held.
• The US Senate has tried to ban Trump’s further military action, but no decision has been taken yet.
• This incident is a major turning point in the ongoing crisis in Venezuela after the disputed elections of 2024.

After the US military action in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, political unrest has increased within America. Taking an important step, the US Senate has put forward a proposal to limit the war powers of President Donald Trump.

In the voting held in the US Senate on Thursday (January 8, 2026), 52 MPs voted in favor of moving the proposal forward and 47 voted against it. The purpose of this proposal is that President Trump will have to obtain the permission of Congress before taking any further military action against Venezuela. The special thing in this voting was that five MPs from Trump’s Republican Party supported the Democrats. One Republican lawmaker abstained from voting.

Such a proposal was stopped earlier also

Last year, due to pressure from the Trump administration, two similar proposals were stopped in the Senate. Last time in November, this proposal was defeated by just two votes. At the time, the administration claimed that there were no plans for regime change or a major military attack in Venezuela, but after Maduro’s arrest, many lawmakers felt that Congress had not been fully briefed.

Republican MPs are also expressing their displeasure

Republican Senator Rand Paul, co-proponent of this resolution, said that now many people within his party are feeling uneasy about the military powers of the President. Along with him, Democrat Senator Tim Kaine is also leading this proposal. Both are members of the Foreign Relations Committee.

Which Republican MPs supported

Republican lawmakers who voted in favor of advancing the proposal included Rand Paul (Kentucky), Susan Collins (Maine), Josh Hawley (Missouri), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Todd Young (Indiana). At present the Republican Party has 53 seats and the Democrats have 47 seats in the Senate.

President Donald Trump’s attack

US President Donald Trump has strongly attacked five Republican senators of his own party through a sharp post on Truth Social. Trump alleged that these senators, along with the Democrats, have tried to weaken the President’s military powers, which could put America’s national security in danger.

This statement of Trump has come at a time when the War Powers Resolution, which limits the President’s powers on military action related to Venezuela, has moved forward in the US Senate. Donald Trump wrote in his post that the Republican Party should be ashamed of those senators who voted with the Democrats.

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Who decides when the people of a country will vote, that country or some external power? The sudden announcement of postponement of elections after the change of power in Venezuela has caught the attention of the world. The statements coming from America have sparked a debate whether the President of one country can influence the elections of another country. After President Trump’s statement, many questions have arisen in international politics.

New twist after change of power in Venezuela

The situation has changed rapidly after the change of power in Venezuela. Now international pressure has also come to the fore in this country which has been facing political and economic crisis for a long time. America has clearly said that it would not be right to hold elections immediately in Venezuela. The American side argues that it is necessary to first stabilize the country and handle the situation.

Maduro’s arrest and America’s role

After the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in the American operation, he was presented in the American court. A few hours after this incident, US President Donald Trump’s statement came out. Trump said that elections will not be held in Venezuela within the next 30 days. This statement made it clear that America is playing a decisive role in this entire incident.

What was the reason given for postponing the elections?

America says that Venezuela is currently going through political instability, economic crisis and administrative crisis. Holding elections in such an environment may worsen the situation. According to American officials, it is necessary to first bring law and order, administration and essential services back on track, only then fair elections will be possible.

Does America have the right to say this

This is where the biggest question arises. According to international law, elections of any sovereign country are a matter of its people and its institutions. No outside country has the right to directly decide the date of elections. However, powerful countries often exert influence through political pressure, economic sanctions and diplomatic rhetoric. Simply put, Donald Trump does not legally have any direct right to postpone elections in Venezuela.

Trump’s statement and growing debate

Donald Trump’s statement is much discussed because it is directly related to the deadline. When a country like America says that elections will not be held in 30 days, it is seen not just as advice but as pressure. Many analysts believe that this statement seems like interference in the internal politics of Venezuela.

Why is international reaction important?

The eyes of the world are fixed on the case of Venezuela. Some countries may be seen supporting America’s stance, while many may consider it interference in sovereignty. It is considered certain that this issue will be raised in international forums, because elections are the foundation of any democratic country.

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Venezuela Stock Market Jumps: While major geopolitical changes are being seen at the global level after the US military action on Venezuela and taking control of long-serving President Nicolas Maduro, it has also had a shocking impact on the Venezuelan stock market. This week, unprecedented growth has been recorded in the stock market there, due to which the attitude of investors seems to be very positive.

According to the IBC index, which reflects the movement of the stock market in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, the market jumped by almost 50 percent in a single day on Tuesday.

sharp rise for the second consecutive day

The rise was not limited to Tuesday only. On Monday, an increase of about 16 percent was recorded in the IBC index. Earlier on December 29, the index rose by 22 percent, while after the New Year, on January 2, a rise of 7 percent was seen.

Thus, in just two trading sessions of January, the IBC index jumped by about 87 percent, which reflects the positive investor sentiment created after the political developments.

historical display

According to the data, except for November 2025, Venezuela’s IBC index has increased by 1,644 percent in the last one year.
Organized stock market trading in Venezuela started in 2018. after this-

• Market 4,400 percent in 2019,
• It rose 1,380 percent in 2020.

In the next four years also the market gave annual returns of more than 100 percent. However, the rise was lowest in 2024, when the index gave returns of about 106 percent.

Political events became a big reason

According to experts, political uncertainty and expectations of change of power are the biggest reasons behind this sudden rise in the stock market. Due to the detention of President Maduro and his wife by America after the attack, there are speculations that Maduro may have to face many serious charges including narco-terrorism in America.

After this development, investors’ attention has focused on Venezuelan oil exports, possible relaxation of sanctions and future relations with Washington. This is the reason why vigorous buying is being seen in the market.

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After the US military action in Venezuela, the tension in Latin America is deepening. This time Colombia may be America’s target. Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro himself has made such a claim. On this he warned US President Donald Trump and said, ‘If you have the courage then come, I am waiting right here.’

Donald Trump had said in a statement after the Venezuela operation that Colombia is being run by a sick leader who supplies cocaine to America. Trump even said that it might be a good idea to take military action against Colombia. After this statement, political turmoil intensified in Bogota (capital of Colombia).

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro appears to taunt US President Donald Trump, saying, “Come get me, coward! I’m waiting for you here.” pic.twitter.com/Qk3MfsfsqO

— Geo View (@theGeoView) January 5, 2026

If there is an attack, there will be a conflict – Petro

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro responded to Trump and said, ‘If America attacks, the situation will go out of control.’ He warned that in the event of an American attack, the country may be forced to take up arms and a large-scale guerrilla conflict may begin. Petro also said that if an attempt was made to arrest a popular President, the public’s anger would pounce like a jaguar.

Big statement of Petro who has given up his weapons

Petro, who was once a leftist guerrilla himself, said he had vowed to give up his arms decades ago, but he might be ready to fight again if the country’s sovereignty came under threat. This statement is much discussed at the international level.

Colombia government adopted a balanced approach

However, after the President’s sharp statement, the Foreign Ministry of Colombia tried to handle the situation. The ministry clarified that Colombia wants international relations based on dialogue and mutual respect and does not accept any kind of threat or use of force.

There has been tension in America-Colombia relations before also

This is not the first time that Trump and Petro have come face to face. In October, the US had imposed sanctions on Petro and some of his family members on drug trafficking charges. Colombia is considered to be the largest center of cocaine production in the world, due to which America has been angry for a long time.

Next target after Venezuela?

It is worth noting that a few months ago, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had also openly challenged Trump. After this, America conducted a major operation and arrested Maduro. Now the challenge of Petro is being seen from this angle, due to which the fear has increased that US-Latin America relations may become more tense.

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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.”

America’s strict action against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has surprised the whole world. Till now this step was being linked to drug smuggling and oil politics, but now a shocking and strange reason has come to light. According to the report of American newspaper The New York Times, Maduro’s dances and light public events on TV had angered the Trump administration.

The report claims that senior White House officials saw Maduro’s witty and dramatic dance shows as an open challenge to America. A senior officer was quoted as saying, “Just one dance move was too much.” This was the moment when patience broke. It may sound strange, but according to the report, America found Maduro’s style insulting.

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“It was one dance move too many for Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro,” the NYT reported.

“Mr. Maduro’s regular public dancing and… pic.twitter.com/e92PEObTHB

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 4, 2026

No Crazy War video became a turning point

During the tension, Maduro was seen dancing and singing several times on government TV channels. In a viral video, he was seen dancing to the tune of music, while No Crazy War was heard in English in the background. This video was broadcast at a time when America carried out air strikes on drug smuggling targets in Venezuela. The White House took it as a mockery of the American warning.

Maduro ignored Trump’s ultimatum

US President Donald Trump had earlier given Maduro an ultimatum to give up power and go into exile in Turkey, but Maduro not only rejected it, but also started appearing in public events with more confidence. He continued dancing and singing in front of the public and giving the message that he was not afraid of America’s threats.

America considered it an affront to its pride

According to US officials, these actions of Maduro were a sign that he was not taking Washington seriously. The White House felt that Maduro was openly challenging America and after this the decision to take military action was taken.

January 3 operation and arrest

After this, on January 3, America launched a special military operation in the early hours of the morning in Caracas. In this operation, Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were detained and taken to New York. Maduro is currently in US custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Appearance in New York court, hearing in March

On January 5, Maduro was presented in a New York court. Serious charges related to narco-terrorism, cocaine smuggling and weapons have been leveled against him. The next hearing of this case is going to be held in March.

Unusual reasons also become triggers in politics

This case shows that in international politics, sometimes even seemingly small incidents become the reason for big decisions. Maduro’s dance, which was a symbol of confidence for his supporters, became a challenge for America.

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The US arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, after which the Supreme Court there has ordered Vice President Delsey Rodriguez to act as interim President. Rodrigues has received the support of the Venezuelan military. The Army has also appealed to its citizens.

According to news agency AFP, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino has issued a statement supporting the Supreme Court’s decision in which Rodriguez has been appointed interim president for 90 days.

After the arrest of Nicholas Maduro by the US Army, the Venezuelan Army Chief has appealed to the citizens. He said that people should resume their normal daily activities.

What did Venezuela’s Defense Minister say in his TV speech?
“I appeal to the Venezuelan people to resume all types of activities in the coming days, including economic, work and education,” Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said in a televised speech.

This incident has come to light hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that it is ‘premature’ to discuss holding elections in Venezuela after removing Nicolas Maduro from power. He said the Trump administration is focused on ensuring that the remaining leadership in Caracas implements policy changes.

Venezuelan Army’s reaction after Marco Rubio’s statement

When Rubio was asked how soon elections would be held in Venezuela after Maduro was captured by the US military on Saturday, he told NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ program, ‘I think it is too early to say at this time.’

According to AFP, he said, ‘At the moment our focus is on all the problems that existed during Maduro’s rule. Those problems still remain to be solved. We will give people an opportunity to solve those challenges and problems.

40 Venezuelans killed in US attack

Trump said on Saturday that the US military has carried out a major attack in Venezuela, in which President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, have been captured. This action was taken after early morning attacks on Caracas, in which at least 40 people were killed. Now Maduro and his wife are being prosecuted in New York on terrorism and narcotics charges, in which Trump has accused Maduro of running a ‘narco terrorist organization’.

Congress MP in Lok Sabha Shashi Tharoor on Sunday (January 4, 2026) gave a strong reaction to the action taken by the US military against Venezuela. Terming it a flagrant violation of international rules, he said that in today’s world, rules and laws are being sidelined in favor of power. He said in clear words that the principle of one’s stick, one’s buffalo has now become dominant in the international system.

In fact, after several months of threats and pressure, America attacked Venezuela on Saturday (January 3, 2026) and removed leftist leader Nicolas Maduro from power. Additionally, he was taken into custody and taken to New York for trial.

Shashi Tharoor posted on social media

International law and the UN Charter have for some years now been honored in the breach, @kapskomThe Law of the Jungle prevails today, “Might is Right” is the new creed, https://t.co/0g7nll3J7e

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 4, 2026

While re-sharing a post by writer Kapil Komireddy on social media platform Today the law of the jungle prevails. Whose stick is his buffalo (might is right) has become the new principle.

What did Kapil say in his post on Komireddy?

In his X post, Komireddy accused Washington of adopting double standards. He said that the same people who are supporting the hooliganism committed in Venezuela today will appeal to international law and the UN Charter when China arrests the President of Taiwan. This entire development has deepened concerns about the weakening of international law in global affairs and the adoption of double standards by the superpowers.

Maduro’s 12 years in power ended due to US action

Maduro’s 12-year rule ended with the US military action in Venezuela. America had announced a reward of 50 million US dollars on Maduro. President Donald Trump previously shared a photo on Truth Social that showed Maduro handcuffed and blindfolded on a US naval ship in the Caribbean. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were later flown to New York to face drug and weapons-related charges.

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Nicolas Maduro Arrest: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been taken to New York. US officials say he will be tried in a federal court on charges related to narco-terrorism. Maduro and his wife arrived at Stewart Air National Guard Base and were flown by helicopter to Manhattan under tight security, according to official statements. In the meantime, let us know whether America can punish the Venezuelan President or not.

What are the allegations?

The United States Department of Justice alleges that Maduro leads or coordinates a narcoterrorism network. In the 2020 charge sheet, he has been accused of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and weapons-related crimes. Not only this but he is also being linked to the so-called Cartel de Sols.

Can a US court prosecute a foreign head of state

Under US law, once a defendant is physically in US custody, a federal court usually has jurisdiction to hear the case, even if the manner of his capture is disputed by international law. This principle is called the Kerr-Frisbee principle. This means that what matters is the presence of a defendant and not how he was brought into the custody of the court.

What is the law regarding immunity of the Head of State

International law generally grants sitting heads of state immunity from prosecution in foreign national courts. But America’s stance is that this exemption does not apply here. This is because Washington has not recognized Maduro as the legitimate President of Venezuela since 2019.

If the case goes ahead, can America punish them?

If a US federal court prosecutes a case and the jury returns a guilty verdict, the court can impose punishment under US law. In cases of narco terrorism and large scale drug smuggling, there can be a very long jail sentence. The sentence will be in accordance with federal guidelines and the statutory maximum limits applicable to the cases convicted. So this simply means that the United States can prosecute Nicolas Maduro under its laws and he can also be punished.

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