Overall Highlights

• Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are escalating, particularly following the capture of Maduro.
• Venezuela is mobilizing international support for Maduro’s release, framing it as a fight against U.S. imperialism.
• The U.S. is conducting military operations in the region, citing drug trafficking as a justification for strikes.
• Venezuelan officials claim the U.S. is using advanced weaponry against them, while the U.S. views its actions as necessary for regional security.
• Both sides are engaged in a war of narratives, with Venezuela portraying itself as a victim of U.S. aggression.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• Delcy Rodríguez reportedly received threats from the U.S. to comply with demands, highlighting the aggressive stance of Washington.
• 182 Venezuelan migrants were repatriated from the U.S., indicating ongoing migration issues linked to the political situation.
• Venezuela’s government is calling for global mobilization to free Maduro and Cilia, framing it as a fight for sovereignty.
• Venezuelan officials assert that the U.S. has turned the country into a ’laboratory’ for testing unknown weapons, reflecting a narrative of victimization.
• There are claims that U.S. military actions are unjustified and part of a broader imperialist agenda.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• The U.S. military has conducted its first known strike on a drug boat since Maduro’s capture, indicating an escalation in military operations.
• U.S. officials are framing their actions as necessary to combat drug trafficking and restore order in the region.
• Criticism arises within the U.S. regarding military operations in Venezuela, with some lawmakers questioning the legality and effectiveness of such interventions.
• There is a push from some U.S. politicians for investment in Venezuela, although sanctions complicate these efforts.
• U.S. media coverage emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to Venezuela, balancing military action with diplomatic efforts.

Sources

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

1. [es-VE] Destapan supuesta amenaza que recibió Delcy Rodríguez por parte de Estados Unidos si no cumplía con demandas de Washington: ‘Me dieron 15 minutos’ - ELTIEMPO.COM (1/24/2026)
2. [es-VE] Llegan a Venezuela 182 migrantes en un vuelo de repatriación desde Estados Unidos - López-Dóriga Digital (1/24/2026)
3. [es-VE] ‘Fuimos el laboratorio’: Venezuela responde por uso de arma secreta para la captura de Maduro - Meganoticias (1/24/2026)
4. [es-VE] EEUU captura a Maduro, en directo | Crisis en Venezuela y los planes de Trump en Groenlandia, Cuba, México o Colombia - levante-emv.com (1/24/2026)
5. [es-VE] Venezuela llama a movilización global por liberación de Maduro y Cilia - ultimasnoticias.com.ve (1/23/2026)
6. [es-VE] Vladimir Padrino López aseguró que Estados Unidos convirtió a Venezuela en un “laboratorio para el uso de armas desconocidas” - NTN24 (1/23/2026)
7. [es-VE] Venezuela. Gobierno venezolano convoca a movilización global por la liberación del presidente Maduro y Cilia - resumenlatinoamericano.org (1/23/2026)
8. [es-VE] Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez manejará en 2026 el doble de recursos que Maduro en 2025 - La Nación (1/23/2026)
9. [es-VE] Llegan insumos de Estados Unidos a Venezuela para reactivar la producción de petróleo pesado - NTN24 (1/23/2026)
10. [es-VE] Efecto Trump, hoy en directo: Tensiones por Groenlandia, Irán y Venezuela - elperiodico.com (1/23/2026)
11. [en-US] One survivor reported, two killed in US boat strike in the eastern Pacific - Al Jazeera (1/24/2026)
12. [en-US] U.S. Says First Boat Strike Since Maduro’s Capture Killed 2 in Eastern Pacific - The New York Times (1/24/2026)
13. [en-US] U.S. forces carry out first known strike on alleged drug boat since Maduro’s capture - PBS (1/24/2026)
14. [en-US] U.S. carries out first known boat strike since raid to capture Maduro - The Globe and Mail (1/23/2026)
15. [en-US] Venezuelan Healthcare Workers Demand Maduro’s Release as Rodríguez Defends ‘Fearless’ Diplomacy with the US - Venezuelanalysis (1/23/2026)
16. [en-US] China and Russia reaffirm commitment to Cuba - Peoples Dispatch (1/23/2026)
17. [en-US] Press Release: Congressman Glenn Ivey Criticizes U.S. Military Operations in Venezuela - Quiver Quantitative (1/23/2026)
18. [en-US] Trump Wants U.S. Investment in Venezuela, but Sanctions Still Complicate It - The New York Times (1/23/2026)
19. [en-US] Venezuela’s Dark Oil Fleet: The Shadow Network Defying International Sanctions - ColombiaOne.com (1/23/2026)
20. [en-US] Opinion | U.S military intervention on Venezuela is a threat to foreign policy - newsrecord.org (1/23/2026)