Overall Highlights

• Juan Pablo Guanipa, a Venezuelan opposition leader, claims the U.S. has captured Nicolás Maduro, calling Delcy Rodríguez’s legitimacy into question.
• The U.S. is demanding the extradition of Maduro’s son and other high-ranking officials, indicating ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
• Venezuela is repatriating migrants from the U.S., reflecting ongoing migration issues and the country’s efforts to address its diaspora.
• Lula da Silva of Brazil is advocating for Maduro’s right to be judged in Venezuela, opposing U.S. intervention.
• Spain is pushing the EU to lift sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president, signaling a shift in European diplomatic relations.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• Juan Pablo Guanipa expressed surprise at the news of Maduro’s capture by the U.S., emphasizing the illegitimacy of Delcy Rodríguez’s government.
• The Venezuelan government is facilitating the return of migrants from the U.S., showcasing efforts to address the migration crisis.
• Maduro received a consular visit in New York, indicating a level of international engagement despite ongoing sanctions.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• The U.S. is actively seeking the extradition of Maduro’s son and other officials, highlighting its commitment to holding the Venezuelan regime accountable.
• Spain is advocating for the lifting of sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president, which could alter the dynamics of U.S. and EU relations with Venezuela.
• U.S. military movements near Iran are being monitored, indicating broader geopolitical tensions that may affect U.S. policy towards Venezuela.

Sources

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

1. [es-VE] Opositor venezolano Juan Pablo Guanipa contó cómo se enteró de la captura de Nicolás Maduro por EE. UU. y habló de Delcy Rodríguez: ‘No es legítima’ - ELTIEMPO.COM (2/21/2026)
2. [es-VE] EE.UU. pide a Venezuela la cabeza del hijo de Maduro y de otros ocho jerarcas chavistas - ABC (2/21/2026)
3. [es-VE] Maduro recibió su primera visita consular en Nueva York, afirma ministro del Interior de Venezuela - El Economista (2/21/2026)
4. [es-VE] Llegan a Venezuela 84 migrantes en un vuelo de repatriación proveniente de Estados Unidos - El Nacional (2/20/2026)
5. [es-VE] Vuelo 114 llega a Venezuela con 84 migrantes provenientes de Estados Unidos - Noticias Venevisión (2/20/2026)
6. [es-VE] Efecto Trump, hoy en directo: Tensión en torno a Irán y la política exterior de EEUU - El Periódico (2/20/2026)
7. [es-VE] Lula desafía a Estados Unidos por Maduro: qué hay detrás de su jugada por Venezuela - NewsDigitales (2/20/2026)
8. [es-VE] Llegó a Venezuela un vuelo con 84 migrantes repatriados de Estados Unidos - El Diario Venezuela (2/20/2026)
9. [es-VE] Venezuela excluye de la amnistía a militares y a quienes instigaron una intervención extranjera - EL PAÍS (2/20/2026)
10. [es-VE] Lula defiende el regreso de Maduro a Venezuela: “Si tiene que ser juzgado, debe ser en su país, no en el extranjero” - Globovisión (2/20/2026)
11. [en-US] Spain To Ask EU To Lift Sanctions On Venezuela’s Interim President - bernama (2/21/2026)
12. [en-US] Spain plans to ask EU to lift sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president - Anadolu Ajansı (2/20/2026)
13. [en-US] Spain Calls for EU to Drop Sanctions on Venezuela’s New Leader - Fine Day 102.3 (2/20/2026)
14. [en-US] US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran - BBC (2/20/2026)
15. [en-US] Venezuela: Oil, power and China’s quiet diplomacy - BNamericas (2/20/2026)
16. [en-US] Venezuela’s Energy Reopening Sets Stage for First-Mover Investment at Caribbean Energy Week - pan african visions (2/20/2026)
17. [en-US] Venezuelan crude emerges as lever in US-India energy diplomacy - Invezz (2/20/2026)
18. [en-US] Spain urges EU to lift sanctions on Venezuela’s Rodriguez By Investing.com - Investing.com Canada (2/20/2026)
19. [en-US] Spain urges EU to lift sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president after amnesty bill - Reuters (2/20/2026)
20. [en-US] Spain Urges EU to Lift Sanctions on Venezuela - Devdiscourse (2/20/2026)