Overall Highlights

• The Vatican attempted to broker an agreement for Nicolás Maduro to leave power before a potential U.S. military operation.
• Chavistas express confidence in securing an agreement for Maduro’s release amid international pressure.
• U.S. sources indicate ongoing talks with Venezuelan officials, including Diosdado Cabello, prior to military actions.
• The U.S. has declared Venezuela ‘safe’ for the return of its citizens while maintaining travel warnings for Americans.
• Public opinion in the U.S. shows a significant portion against military intervention in Venezuela.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• The Vatican confirmed attempts to negotiate Maduro’s exit before U.S. military actions.
• Chavistas believe international pressure will lead to an agreement for Maduro’s release.
• Delcy Rodríguez calls for unity in Venezuela following U.S. bombings that affected many homes.
• There is a strong sentiment among Chavistas that Maduro will remain in power despite external pressures.
• The situation is framed as a struggle against U.S. aggression and for national sovereignty.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• U.S. officials have been in talks with hardline Venezuelan minister Diosdado Cabello before military operations were initiated.
• The U.S. is focusing on sanctions and oil as key leverage points in its dealings with Venezuela.
• Public sentiment in the U.S. shows that a majority opposes military action in Venezuela, reflecting a cautious approach to intervention.
• The Vatican’s involvement in Venezuela is seen as an opportunity for diplomatic engagement amid U.S. sanctions.
• The U.S. has labeled Venezuela as ‘safe’ for returning citizens, contrasting with its travel advisories for Americans.

Sources

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

1. [es-VE] Venezuela-Estados Unidos hoy, EN VIVO: el Vaticano confirmó que intentó un acuerdo con Nicolás Maduro para que dejara el poder antes de la operación militar de Trump - Clarin.com (1/19/2026)
2. [es-VE] Chavistas confían en que se dé un acuerdo para liberar a Maduro ante la presión internacional - EFE - Agencia de noticias (1/19/2026)
3. [es-VE] Venezuela ‘confía’ en que Nicolás Maduro saldrá libre: Chavismo pide presión internacional y acuerdo con EU - El Financiero (1/18/2026)
4. [es-VE] Últimas noticias de Venezuela, en directo | El Vaticano confirma que intentó un acuerdo con Maduro para su exilio - EL PAÍS (1/18/2026)
5. [es-VE] Efecto Trump, hoy en directo: Tensiones en Irán, Venezuela y Groenlandia - El Periódico (1/18/2026)
6. [es-VE] Delcy Rodríguez llama a la unidad en Venezuela tras el bombardeo de Estados Unidos que dejó más de 460 viviendas afectadas y reclama el regreso del presidente Nicolás Maduro - El Imparcial (1/18/2026)
7. [es-VE] Últimas noticias de Venezuela tras la detención de Maduro, en directo | - MSN (1/18/2026)
8. [es-VE] Quién es Diosdado Cabello, el hombre más fiel a Nicolás Maduro en Venezuela: ¿una amenaza para el liderazgo de Delcy Rodríguez? - Canal26 (1/18/2026)
9. [es-VE] DHS de Estados Unidos declara a Venezuela ‘segura’ para el retorno de venezolanos, mientras mantiene advertencia de viaje a sus ciudadanos - Semana.com (1/18/2026)
10. [es-VE] Cómo impactó la captura de Maduro en la Fuerza Armada de Venezuela - Infobae (1/18/2026)
11. [en-US] Exclusive: US talks with hardline Venezuelan minister Cabello began months before raid - Reuters (1/18/2026)
12. [en-US] Sanctions, oil and a shared enemy: What really drives the Iran–Venezuela bromance - WION (1/18/2026)
13. [en-US] Why Venezuela draws heightened attention from the Vatican - Straight Arrow News - SAN (1/18/2026)
14. [en-US] January 18: Venezuela Prisoner Releases Point to US-Led Oil Sanctions Shift - Meyka (1/18/2026)
15. [en-US] 56 percent of readers did not support military action in Venezuela - Florida Today (1/18/2026)
16. [en-US] Why It’s Hard to Run Venezuela - The New York Times (1/18/2026)
17. [en-US] Venezuela’s New President Moves to Consolidate Power as Divisions Widen - Modern Diplomacy (1/17/2026)
18. [en-US] Former U.S. ambassador to Holy See weighs in on Vatican diplomacy in Venezuela, U.S. - Catholic News Agency (1/17/2026)
19. [en-US] How US actions in Venezuela and beyond could spell opportunity for China - South China Morning Post (1/17/2026)
20. [en-US] Major plumbing headache haunts $13 billion U.S. carrier off the coast of Venezuela - NPR (1/17/2026)