Nicolás Maduro served as President of Venezuela from 2013 until his removal from power. Known for authoritarian consolidation, alignment with Cuba and Iran, and overseeing Venezuela's economic collapse amid international isolation. Recently, Maduro was captured and removed from office, with acting president Delcy Rodríguez assuming authority and restructuring military command. Last updated 3 days ago
CIA Director Ratcliffe brought the paramilitary leader who helped capture Maduro to last week's Cuba meeting. 32 Cuban personnel were killed in the January operation, according to Havana. Ratcliffe introduced him as the one responsible, a direct message to Cuban officials. - CBS News
Venezuela says it has deported Nicolás Maduro ally Alex Saab amid ongoing criminal investigations in the United States.
"The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela announces the deportation of Colombian citizen Alex Naim Saa...
Venezuela says it has deported Nicolás Maduro ally Alex Saab amid ongoing criminal investigations in the United States.
"The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela announces the deportation of Colombian citizen Alex Naim Saab Morán, carried out on May 16, 2026, in compliance with the provisions of Venezuelan immigration law. The deportation measure was adopted considering that the aforementioned Colombian citizen is allegedly involved in the commission of various crimes in the United States of America, as is publicly known and widely reported in the media."
A U.S. soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was charged with making about $400,000 by using insider information to bet on the removal of Nicolás Maduro, has been released on $250,000 bond.
Reporter: There was a special forces soldier involved in the capture of Maduro who was arrested on suspicion of insider trading. Are you concerned that federal employees are betting on these reduction markets and potentially getting rich?
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Reporter: There was a special forces soldier involved in the capture of Maduro who was arrested on suspicion of insider trading. Are you concerned that federal employees are betting on these reduction markets and potentially getting rich?
Trump: Well, I don't know about it. Was he betting that they would get him or wouldn't get him?
Reporter: It sounds like he was betting on his removal from office.
Trump: That’s like Pete Rose betting on his own team. If he bet against his team, that would be no good.
DOJ: U.S. soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke charged with using classified information to win $400K+ betting on Nicolás Maduro’s removal; faces up to 60 years in prison, prosecutors seeking to seize proceeds.
A U.S. special forces soldier tied to the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro was arrested after betting on the (his) mission and making $400,000 in profits - CNN
Rapper 6ix9ine claims he and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro were at the same detention center in Brooklyn and that Maduro signed a SpongeBob toy for him.
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has appointed longtime intelligence chief Gustavo González López as defence minister, a sanctioned figure accused of overseeing repression under Maduro.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has overhauled the military high command since taking power after Nicolás Maduro’s ouster, dismissing longtime defense chief Vladimir Padrino López and replacing top commanders in a bid to tighten control and solidify her authority.
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