• Unease and anxiety remains in Venezuela following the capture of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro, with security forces seen patrolling the streets as rights groups report checkpoints. Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were also seen over the capital city of Caracas overnight. A Venezuelan ministry spokesperson said “no confrontation occurred.” Sigue nuestra cobertura en español.
• Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has vowed to return home “as soon as possible,” but senior White House aide Stephen Miller dismissed calls for the US to install her as Maduro’s replacement. US President Donald Trump said he considers himself in charge of Venezuela.
• Miller said the administration is using its military threat to control Venezuela’s economy, also adding that Greenland “should be part” of the US. Leaders from major European powers expressed support for the Arctic island in a joint statement issued earlier today.
• Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a US court yesterday and chose not to immediately fight their detention.
The US’ attack on Venezuela and its capture of ousted President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend drew headlines worldwide and drew international attention – both positive and negative.
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