Overall Highlights

• The U.S. is actively engaging with Venezuelan political figures, indicating a shift in strategy towards potential negotiations.
• Venezuela’s government expresses gratitude for international support, particularly from Russia, amidst ongoing political turmoil.
• The U.S. Congress is divided on military actions regarding Venezuela, reflecting internal political conflicts over foreign policy.
• Concerns about the influence of key Venezuelan figures like Diosdado Cabello are rising among regional leaders and analysts.
• The situation in Venezuela remains fluid, with diplomatic and military considerations at the forefront of international discussions.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• The Biden administration considered detaining Nicolás Maduro if he left Venezuela, highlighting the tense U.S.-Venezuela relations.
• Álvaro Uribe warns that Diosdado Cabello is a significant threat, labeling him the brain behind the tyranny in Venezuela.
• The U.S. is negotiating with Delcy Rodríguez, seen as a more reliable partner than Maduro, indicating a potential shift in U.S. strategy.
• Venezuela expresses appreciation for Russia’s support in Maduro’s release, emphasizing the importance of international alliances.
• Cuban President Díaz-Canel condemned Maduro’s kidnapping, reaffirming the strategic alliance between Cuba and Venezuela.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• House Republicans narrowly defeated a resolution aimed at limiting military actions in Venezuela, showcasing internal divisions over foreign policy.
• The House rejected a measure to bar military force in Venezuela, indicating ongoing support for potential military options.
• Concerns are raised about the implications of U.S. military actions in Venezuela, with some arguing it could be aimed at protecting the petrodollar.
• China is countering U.S. influence in Venezuela with strategic policies, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions.
• U.S. oil companies are increasing sales of Venezuelan oil under a new supply deal, suggesting economic interests remain a priority.

Sources

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

1. [es-VE] Gobierno de Joe Biden Contempló Detener a Nicolás Maduro si Salía de Venezuela - N+ (1/23/2026)
2. [es-VE] Álvaro Uribe advirtió que Diosdado Cabello es “el más peligroso de todos”: alertó que él sería el cerebro de la tiranía - Infobae (1/23/2026)
3. [es-VE] Más confiable que Maduro: ¿Por qué EU aceptó pactar con Delcy Rodríguez para la transición en Venezuela? - El Financiero (1/23/2026)
4. [es-VE] Trump designó a una embajadora que trabajó en el FBI como encargada de negocios de Estados Unidos en Venezuela - El Cronista (1/23/2026)
5. [es-VE] Estados Unidos designa a Laura Dogu como jefa de su misión diplomática en Venezuela - Artículo 66 (1/23/2026)
6. [es-VE] Estados Unidos definió cómo sigue su operación política en Venezuela: designó a su nueva jefa en ese país - eleditormendoza.com.ar (1/23/2026)
7. [es-VE] Venezuela agradece a Rusia apoyo a la liberación del presidente Maduro - ultimasnoticias.com.ve (1/22/2026)
8. [es-VE] Díaz-Canel ratifica condena al secuestro de Nicolás Maduro y reafirma alianza estratégica con Venezuela - Yvke Mundial (1/22/2026)
9. [es-VE] Últimas noticias de Venezuela tras la detención de Maduro, en vivo |María Corina Machado y Reza Pahlevi se reúnen para tratar el futuro de Venezuela e Irán - EL PAÍS (1/22/2026)
10. [es-VE] “Si algo quiere evitar Estados Unidos en este momento es darle cualquier legitimidad a Delcy Rodríguez”: analista tras designación de nueva encargada de negocios para Venezuela - NTN24 (1/22/2026)
11. [en-US] House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trump’s military actions - ABC News (1/23/2026)
12. [en-US] House Rejects Measure to Bar Military Force in Venezuela - The New York Times (1/23/2026)
13. [en-US] House blocks latest effort to curb Trump military power in Venezuela - Stars and Stripes (1/22/2026)
14. [en-US] China Counters U.S. Global Resource Pursuit with Strategic Policies in Venezuela, Arctic and Greenland - Modern Diplomacy (1/22/2026)
15. [en-US] Patna: AIUTUC, WFTU Activists Protest Against U.S. Military Action on Venezuela #Gallery - Social News XYZ (1/22/2026)
16. [en-US] Vitol, Trafigura accelerate Venezuelan oil sales under US-backed $2 bln supply deal - Reuters (1/22/2026)
17. [en-US] Here’s where Trump has ordered U.S. military strikes in his second term - The Washington Post (1/22/2026)
18. [en-US] U.S. attack on Venezuela aimed at rescuing the petrodollar - People’s World (1/22/2026)
19. [en-US] How North Korea Views the NATO-US Rift Over Greenland - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine (1/22/2026)
20. [en-US] Venezuela’s oil: evolution, scenarios and international repercussions - realinstitutoelcano.org (1/22/2026)