Also known as: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro · President Nicolás Maduro · Maduro · the deposed president · President Maduro · Venezuela's Maduro · Nicolaás Maduro · Venezuela's president · the Venezuelan president · His Excellency Nicolás Maduro · Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro · ousted leader · Leftist strongman Maduro · deposed Venezuelan president
Venezuelan president captured by US military forces in January 2026, referenced in regional coverage of geopolitics and energy crises.
US President Donald Trump met with major oil executives at the White House to encourage investment in Venezuela's oil reserves, saying his administration would decide which companies operate there. One CEO called Venezuela "uninvestable" without reforms, though analysts said Trump's push faces economic and strategic obstacles.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
US President Donald Trump met with major oil executives at the White House to encourage investment in Venezuela's oil reserves, saying his administration would decide which companies operate there. One CEO called Venezuela "uninvestable" without reforms, though analysts said Trump's push faces economic and strategic obstacles.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece by a retired major general argues that a large-scale US military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against another state's territorial integrity without UN Security Council authorization or self-defence justification. The author contends that while sitting heads of state enjoy immunity from foreign jurisdiction under international law, the US can still prosecute Maduro under domestic law via the Ker-Frisbie Doctrine if he is brought to American soil.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
A social justice scholar argues that the US bombing and kidnapping of Venezuelan President Maduro breaches the UN Charter and sets a dangerous precedent for sovereign nations, particularly in the global South. He contends the military action was justified by false pretexts about drug trafficking when the real motive is access to Venezuela's oil reserves, and warns that Namibia faces similar risks given its recent oil discoveries.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he is not worried about speculation of a US invasion, adding that differences with any country should be resolved through discussion and negotiation. South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation separately condemned recent US military action in Venezuela as a violation of the UN Charter.
8 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Students Union of Namibia has cited Venezuela's recent political crisis as a lesson on the dangers of weak governance and institutional failure, warning that both misrule justified by nationalism and foreign intervention disguised as democratic support weaken institutions and destabilize youth populations. The union's legal secretary called for young leaders in the Global South to prioritize accountable institutions, economic diversification, and youth employment over personality-driven politics and narrow resource dependency.
7 January 2026 · New Era →
Key European countries and US envoys met with President Zelensky in Paris to discuss security guarantees for a potential ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine, as representatives from 35 nations, including 27 heads of state, gathered to show alignment on Ukraine's post-war settlement.
7 January 2026 · New Era →
SWAPO Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa issued a statement condemning what she characterized as US aggression against Venezuela, expressing solidarity with President Nicolás Maduro and calling for his release. Shaningwa emphasized SWAPO's commitment to principles of national sovereignty, self-determination, and adherence to international law, urging the global community to respect Venezuela's independence.
7 January 2026 · Informanté →
Global oil prices remained largely flat after the US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend, with US crude falling 0.54% to $57.01 per barrel and Brent falling 0.36% to $60.53. Despite Venezuela holding the world's largest proven crude oil reserves, OPEC+ statements indicate the oil market remains balanced with sufficient supply to meet demand.
7 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Oil prices dipped after the United States ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, raising prospects that billions of barrels could enter the global market in coming years. Analysts expect the oversupplied oil market will absorb the supply uncertainty with limited impact on prices, though shares in defence companies and gold miners rallied on new geopolitical risks.
6 January 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside political parties, condemned the United States' military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of international law and national sovereignty. The government reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela based on shared anti-colonial history, though some opposition figures questioned the framing while still opposing unilateral military intervention.
6 January 2026 · New Era →