In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump's administration has reshaped Venezuela's political and economic landscape in early 2026. Following a targeted military operation on January 3 that captured former President Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. has asserted direct influence over the country's governance, oil sector, and transitional processes.

In the ever-shifting landscape of American political activism, few things highlight inconsistencies like the recent wave of protests following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Just months ago, progressive voices were chanting "No Kings" now they want to "Save Maduro".

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump, American special forces conducted a large-scale military operation in Venezuela early this morning, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The raid, which involved airstrikes on key military and infrastructure sites