Venezuela Orders Arrests After Maduro's Ouster, US Attack

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News18•05-01-2026, 23:25
Venezuela Orders Arrests After Maduro's Ouster, US Attack
- •Venezuela declared a state of emergency, ordering police to arrest anyone supporting the US military operation that deposed President Nicolas Maduro.
- •Nicolas Maduro, captured by US forces, pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism and other charges in a New York federal court.
- •Vice President Delcy Rodriguez replaced Maduro; her brother Jorge Rodriguez was re-elected as parliament head, consolidating their power.
- •US President Donald Trump threatened further action if Venezuela didn't cooperate on oil and drugs, also issuing warnings to Colombia, Mexico, and Cuba.
- •Maduro's lawyers plan to challenge his arrest legality, arguing sovereign immunity, while the US does not recognize him as Venezuela's legitimate leader.
Why It Matters: Venezuela orders arrests post-Maduro's US-backed ouster, as new leadership emerges and Maduro faces US charges.
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