Nicolas Maduro

Report:

Maduro, wife face new US charges over alleged torture

New York prosecutors are expected to charge Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores over the alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan prisons.

Bet on Polymarket

The soldier who captured Nicolás Maduro “cashed in" on the op.

A U.S. special forces sergeant is accused of exploiting classified information about the raid to overthrow Venezuela’s president in order to earn $400,000 on a betting platform.

JPPI poll:

Strong support for Iran regime change among US Jews

JPPI’s January index shows strong Jewish support for US calls to topple Iran’s regime, alongside mixed views on Venezuela and rising interest in Aliyah.

President Trump:

This is the weapon that let us snatch Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed new details about the advanced weapons used in Operation Absolute Resolve in a recent interview.

PM’s Office:

Netanyahu speaks with Yaakov Harari after his release from prison

PM Netanyahu spoke with Yaakov Harari, released from prison in Venezuela, praising diplomatic and security efforts to his release, thanking Israeli agencies, international partners, and the Harari family for their perseverance.

Nobel winner tries to gift prize to Trump

Norwegian Nobel Institute rejects the request of Venezuelan opposition leader to transfer the Peace Prize to Trump for Operation Absolute Resolve.

After Maduro capture

Senate moves to curb Trump’s Venezuela actions

Senate advances a bipartisan resolution to limit Trump’s military actions in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture.

Uprooting tyrants

Every tyrant who oppresses his citizens and does evil is also an enemy of Israel - from Pharaoh all the way to Maduro and Khomenei.

As one Socialist leader rises, another falls

Within days, Mamdani and Maduro found themselves conjoined in New York City. Opinion.

Poll

Just one-third of Americans support action to capture Maduro

A new Reuters poll finds that only one-third of Americans support the US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, but overall support for Trump has increased.

Report:

US intel sees Maduro allies as key to stability after his capture

Wall Street Journal report: Classified CIA assessment briefed to Trump concluded Maduro’s top allies were best positioned to maintain stability if Maduro fell.

Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as interim president

Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's Vice President and Oil Minister, was formally sworn in as the country's interim president today, two days after former President Nicolas Maduro was captured in an American raid on Caracas.

The judge's response to Maduro's claim he was 'kidnapped'

Deposed Venezuelan dictator and his wife plead innocent upon their first court appearance since their capture.

The connection between Venezuela's drugs and terror

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dr. Dan Diker warns that Venezuela has become a central hub for Iranian-backed terror, drug trafficking, and Hezbollah operations across Latin America.

High security alert in Venezuelan Jewish community

The Jewish community in Caracas is keeping a low profile for fear of a flare-up, following US bombings and the governmental crisis. Security around Jewish institutions has been increased.

Orthodox Jewish judge to preside over Maduro case

92-year-old senior judge, an Orthodox Jew, to preside over high-profile prosecution of Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, a longtime ally of Iran who has repeatedly attacked Israel and Zionism.

Maduro to appear in federal court in New York on Monday

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will face narco‑terrorism charges in New York after being captured by the US on the weekend.

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat:

'The regimes of evil will collapse'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu draws a clear line between the arrest of Venezuelan ruler Nicolas Maduro to the collapse of evil regimes around the world - Assad, Sinwar, Nasrallah, 'History teaches us that evil regimes do not survive.'

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Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro's 'perp walk' in New York

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is walked into the DEA Office in New York City following his dramatic capture by US forces in Caracas yesterday.

Sen. Graham:

'If I were the leader of Iran, I would go pray in the mosque'

Sen. Lindsey Graham says the US capture of Maduro should alarm Iran and Cuba, calling it the start of Venezuela’s “liberation" and warning that all options remain on the table.

UN Security Council to meet after US ousts and arrests Maduro

UN Security Council to meet following the US ouster of Venezuela’s President. Guterres warns of a “dangerous precedent," while both sides trade accusations over international law and the use of force.

Maduro lands in New York, taken into US federal custody

Venezuelan President Maduro arrives in New York in handcuffs, escorted by federal agents. He is expected to be held in Manhattan.

Huckabee slams Mamdani for supporting 'drug trafficker' Maduro

NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hits back. 'Will he go to Maduro's jail cell to sip margaritas?'

Operation Absolute Resolve:

How Maduro was captured, step by step

Documents and testimony published reveal the multilevel planning and operations that went into America's assault in Venezuela.

Trump: We will run Venezuela until a safe transition can be made

At Florida press conference, US President Donald Trump speaks about the capture of Venezuela's first couple, says US will control Venezuela for the foreseeable future.

US captures Venezuelan first couple

US President Donald Trump praises operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, claiming operation was carried out in conjunction with US law enforcement.

'They must return stolen assets'

Trump orders full naval blockade on Venezuela

Trump orders blockade on Venezuela, vowing to surround the country with an “Armada” and intensify strikes as pressure grows on Maduro’s regime.

Maduro grants prize to Iranian anchor after Israeli strike

Venezuelan regime honors Sahar Emami for returning to air moments after IDF strike hit Iran’s state media center, calling her actions courageous and defiant.

Venezuela president blames 'Zionism' for 'coup d’état'

Venezuela’s Nicholas Maduro blames ‘international Zionism’ for protests after he is accused of stealing election.

Abbas:

'Hamas actions do not represent Palestinian people'

In second condemnation of Hamas massacre, PA chairman says the PLO is the "sole representative" of Palestinian Arabs.

MEMRI:

Venezuelan President: America trying to destroy Russia

Nicolás Maduro says the West is using the Ukraine war as an excuse to bring down Russia.

Watch: Maduro lables US 'most serious threat to world peace'

al-Jazeera reported that Venezuela's Maduro called US 'most serious threat facing a multipolar world' during a virtual UN appearance.

Venezuelan President 'prepared' to talk to Trump

Nicolas Maduro says he is "prepared to speak respectfully" with Trump after US President says he is open to meeting.

Maduro affirms support for 'Palestinian cause'

Venezuelan President meets PA "foreign minister", stresses commitment to Palestinian Arabs.

Has Venezuelan dictator trafficked in Nazi gold?

Wiesenthal Centre: 'Ingots containing Jewish teeth fillings were sent to South America to finance ODESSA network to build a 4th Reich.'

Venezuelan President says rival ‘serves the Zionists’

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro describes opposition leader Juan Guaido as “CIA agent who serves interests of the US and the Zionists”.

Maduro threatens to leave White House 'stained with blood'

Venezuela’s embattled president threatens US after Trump doesn't rule out military action in Venezuela.

Iranian President supports Venezuela's Maduro

Hassan Rouhani says US intervention in Venezuela’s internal affairs is “very ugly.”

Venezuela backtracks on expulsion of US diplomats

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro permits US diplomats to remain in the country for 30 days, three days after ordering them out.

Venezuelan President kicks out US diplomats

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro breaks diplomatic relations with the US after Trump recognizes opposition leader as president.

Venezuela’s president welcomes Israel’s former chief rabbi

President Nicolas Maduro meets Rabbi Shlomo Amar to strengthen 'peace diplomacy.'

Venezuelan President survives assassination attempt

Drones carrying explosives detonate near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during speech in Caracas. He was not hurt.

Abbas: Moving embassies to Jerusalem is against int'l law

PA chairman urges Latin American countries not to follow in Paraguay’s footsteps and move their embassies to Jerusalem.

Venezuela agents arrest opposition leaders in midnight raids

Leaders highly critical of Maduro taken from respective homes in Venezuela's capital.

United States sanctions Venezuela's Maduro

U.S. imposes sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calls him "dictator" after controversial election.

Venezuelan president meets Jewish leaders to build cooperation

President Nicolas Maduro welcomes Jewish leaders at the governmental palace to strengthen cooperation.

Latin American Dictators Slam Gaza 'Genocide'

Chavez's successor makes surprise visit to Fidel Castro, is told he's a 'hero' for giving Hamas enclave material support.

Venezuelan President Expels Three More US Diplomats

Amid rising unrest, President Nicholas Maduro expels American consulate officials - the second group to be expelled in four months.

Venezuelan Protest Turns Lethal, Govt. Teeters

Mass demonstration ends in gunfire with at least three dead, President Maduro clamps down on opposition, press.

Venezuela Expels US Diplomats

President Nicolas Maduro gives 3 diplomats 48 hours to leave the country: "Yankees out!"

Maduro: I'm Not Anti-Semitic; My Grandparents Were Jewish

Venezuela’s president denies accusations that he is anti-Semitic, claims that he is of Jewish descent.

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro Squeaks Presidential Win

The Venezuelan Central Elections Commission has announced that Acting President Nicolas Maduro has won the nation’s presidential polls.

Holocaust Grandchild Runs Again to Lead Venezuela

Henrique Capriles is giving interim Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a vigorous run as the two make their final campaign appeals.

Venezuela VP Delivers State-of-Nation As Chavez Fights for Life

Vice President Nicolas Maduro stood in for President Hugo Chavez Tuesday to give Venezuela’s State of the Nation address amid legal debates.

Power Struggle Starts as Venezuela Pres. Chavez Recovers

A power struggle is in the works as doubts grow over whether Venezuela's president will attend his own inauguration following surgery.

Venezuelan President Chavez Names Vice President

Chavez is re-taking the reins, but his elections adversary Capriles has not given up. There is always next time.