Venezuela's 'Convenient Dictatorship' After Maduro
A week after the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains gripped by fear. Experts warn of a 'more convenient dictatorship' as the old regime consolidates power under US oversight.
A week after the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains gripped by fear. Experts warn of a 'more convenient dictatorship' as the old regime consolidates power under US oversight.
Following the US military action and arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela stands at a pivotal moment. Historian Jesús Piñero examines if this leads to democracy or renewed authoritarianism. Discover the nation's critical juncture.
Leading climate advocates argue that refusing to explore all options, including geoengineering research, is a catastrophic mistake. A call for honest risk management in the face of accelerating climate change.
A journalist in Caracas describes the night of explosions as US forces moved against Maduro. Guardian correspondent Tom Phillips analyses the fragile new leadership and the nation's ongoing deprivation. Support independent journalism.
Thousands marched across Colombia, protesting Donald Trump's threats of military intervention. President Petro called rallies after Trump's comments on Venezuela and Colombia. Read more on the escalating tensions.
Analysis of the US military extraction of Nicolás Maduro and the seismic geopolitical shift. Plus, highlights from the Guardian Weekly's 9 January edition.
Analysis: The US military action in Venezuela signals a new phase in the struggle for South America's vast mineral wealth and oil reserves, with profound implications for the global energy transition and regional stability.
As the US ousts Nicolás Maduro, Cuba faces an existential threat to its crucial Venezuelan alliance. Can Havana survive the loss of oil and security support? Analysis from experts on the island's fragile future.
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez declares 7-day mourning for 24 military deaths in a US operation, rejecting Donald Trump's claim the US would 'run' the country. Read the full story.
The seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by US forces was driven by oil, geopolitics, and domestic US politics. Explore the complex history behind this high-risk intervention.
Armed paramilitary groups patrol Caracas streets, checking phones and vehicles, as the regime consolidates power following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Uncertainty grips the capital.
Simon Jenkins argues the US intervention in Caracas follows a long history of American military action, despite promises of isolationism. Read the full analysis.
Nicole Garrison says she almost died following the Free Birth Society's anti-medical advice. Listen to the first episode of The Guardian's year-long investigation.
At least 14 journalists detained in Caracas following the US-led capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the press freedom crackdown.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro vows to take up arms if the US invades, following threats from Donald Trump. Tensions soar over drug trade accusations and military action fears.
Sky News Daily podcast explores if Trump's military action in Venezuela marks a shift or continues 200 years of US foreign policy. Listen for expert historical analysis.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns the US military intervention in Venezuela undermines international law and makes every nation less safe. Read the full analysis.
Venezuela faces turmoil after US forces detain President Nicolás Maduro. Explore the wave of protests, joy, and uncertainty now gripping the nation. Read the full story.
Gold, silver, and copper prices jumped as investors reacted to geopolitical uncertainty following the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Oil markets show muted initial response. Read the full analysis.
Following the capture of Venezuela's Maduro, President Trump's comments suggest further military interventions. We analyse the potential targets: Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Greenland, and Iran.
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Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on serious drugs and weapons charges following a deadly US military raid in Caracas. Read the full story on the controversial intervention.
Senior Labour MP Emily Thornberry warns that Western silence on the US intervention in Venezuela could embolden China and Russia, threatening the global rules-based order. Read the full analysis.
A detailed analysis of the 2026 political crisis triggered by Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela, leading to the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro. Explore the geopolitical fallout.
President Trump calls on Venezuela's interim leader to meet US demands after military raid. Republicans backpedal as Democrats decry 'illegal' intervention. Latest from 4 January 2026.
Protests erupted across Australia condemning the US military's removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Three were arrested in Sydney under new anti-protest laws. Read the latest.
Following a dramatic US military operation in Caracas, Venezuelans face an uncertain future. Read eyewitness accounts of fear, anger, and the tense calm gripping the capital.
A Caracas-based journalist tells Sky News that the capture of Nicolas Maduro alone won't bring freedom, describing a fearful capital under media blackout and armed gangs. Discover the fragile reality on the ground.
A Caracas-based journalist tells Sky News that Venezuelans fear the future as the 'octopus' system of power remains despite Nicolas Maduro's capture. Discover the on-the-ground reality.
Hundreds protest in US cities against Trump's unilateral military strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro, as political fallout grows. Read the latest.