Overall Highlights

• Nicolás Maduro’s capture has led to significant political shifts in Venezuela, including the appointment of new officials and the reopening of embassies with the U.S.
• The U.S. is increasing its engagement with Venezuela, including energy cooperation and diplomatic meetings with interim leaders.
• There are conflicting narratives regarding U.S. military actions in Venezuela, with Venezuelan sources emphasizing casualties while U.S. sources focus on diplomatic and economic strategies.
• The political landscape in Venezuela remains volatile, with accusations of corruption and power struggles among officials close to Maduro.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• A prophetic series suggests that Venezuela poses a global threat, coinciding with Maduro’s capture.
• The first flight of deported migrants has returned to Venezuela following Maduro’s capture, indicating a shift in immigration policies.
• Delcy Rodríguez has replaced Alex Saab, a minister accused of being a frontman for Maduro, reflecting ongoing internal power struggles.
• The Venezuelan government is emphasizing its sovereignty and resilience in the face of U.S. actions.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• The U.S. is expanding Chevron’s operations in Venezuela, indicating a shift towards energy cooperation with the interim government.
• CIA Director met with Venezuela’s interim president, highlighting U.S. interest in diplomatic relations.
• The U.S. has seized a tanker linked to Venezuela ahead of a meeting between Trump and Machado, showcasing ongoing tensions and strategic maneuvers.
• U.S. media reports on military operations in Venezuela emphasize the need for caution and the historical context of U.S. interventions in Latin America.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [es-VE] La ‘profética’ serie que avanzó la captura de Maduro: «Venezuela es la mayor amenaza a nivel mundial» - El Debate (1/17/2026)
2. [es-VE] Llega a Venezuela primer vuelo con migrantes deportados tras captura de Nicolás Maduro - El Nuevo Día (1/17/2026)
3. [es-VE] Estados Unidos y Venezuela avanzan en la reapertura de sus respectivas embajadas - EFE - Agencia de noticias (1/17/2026)
4. [es-VE] Venezuela: cae ministro acusado de ser testaferro de Maduro - dw.com (1/17/2026)
5. [es-VE] Presidenta interina de Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez destituyó a Álex Saab, acusado de ser testaferro de Maduro | El Colombiano - El Colombiano (1/17/2026)
6. [es-VE] Venezuela-Estados Unidos HOY, EN VIVO: Corina Machado apuntó contra Delcy Rodríguez y dijo que la presidenta venezolana “está recibiendo órdenes de Trump” - Clarin.com (1/17/2026)
7. [es-VE] Última hora de Venezuela y Machado, en vivo: Nobel, captura de Maduro, noticias, reacciones y más - CNN en Español (1/17/2026)
8. [es-VE] Delcy Rodríguez, presidenta encargada de Venezuela, remplaza a Alex Saab - El Universal (1/17/2026)
9. [es-VE] Ortega pide que Maduro «regrese» a Venezuela - confirmado.net (1/17/2026)
10. [es-VE] Presidenta interina de Venezuela reemplaza a ministro acusado de ser testaferro de Maduro - La Nación (1/17/2026)
11. [en-US] Blown To “Little Pieces”: Venezuela Confirms 83 Killed In U.S. Military Ops On Caracas; Did Trump Plan Invasion In 2017? - EurAsian Times (1/17/2026)
12. [en-US] Exclusive-US moving fast to expand Chevron’s Venezuela license, Energy Secretary Wright tells Reuters - The Sunday Guardian (1/17/2026)
13. [en-US] C.I.A. Director Meets With Venezuela’s Interim President in Caracas - The New York Times (1/17/2026)
14. [en-US] U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting - India Shipping News (1/17/2026)
15. [en-US] Venezuela: Rodríguez Touts US ‘Energy Cooperation,’ Diplomacy in Address to the Nation - Venezuelanalysis (1/17/2026)
16. [en-US] FAA issues warning to airlines flying over Central America amid military activity - USA Today (1/17/2026)
17. [en-US] Venezuela: Overview Of US Sanctions Policy – Analysis - Eurasia Review (1/17/2026)
18. [en-US] Power, Oil, And ‘End Of The Beginning’: Geopolitics Of State Interest, US Strongman Rule, And Venezuela In Limbo – Analysis - Eurasia Review (1/17/2026)
19. [en-US] A History of U.S. Intervention in Latin America and the Caribbean - Britannica (1/17/2026)
20. [en-US] F.A.A. Urges ‘Caution’ Over Oceans in Latin America, Warning of Military Activity - The New York Times (1/16/2026)