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Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In As Acting President of Venezuela

Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In As Acting President of Venezuela

Delcy Rodriguez reacts during the swearing-in ceremony at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 5, 2026. Delcy Rodriguez, previously vice president of Venezuela, was sworn in on Monday as the acting president of the country, after President Nicolas Maduro was taken by force on Jan. 3 during a U.S. military operation against the South American nation. Venezuela, CARACAS on. January 5, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Venezuela/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In As Acting President - Caracas

Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In As Acting President - Caracas

Delcy Rodriguez 2nd L) is sworn in at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, January 5, 2026. Delcy Rodriguez, previously vice president of Venezuela, was sworn in on Monday as the acting president of the country, after President Nicolas Maduro was taken by force on January 3 during a U.S. military operation against the South American nation. Presidency of Venezuela/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In As Acting President - Caracas

Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In As Acting President - Caracas

Delcy Rodriguez reacts during the swearing-in ceremony at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, January 5, 2026. Delcy Rodriguez, previously vice president of Venezuela, was sworn in on Monday as the acting president of the country, after President Nicolas Maduro was taken by force on January 3 during a U.S. military operation against the South American nation. Presidency of Venezuela/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Celebrations and Protests Erupt After Maduro Captured by U.S.

Venezuelans around the world gathered in streets and public squares on January 3, 2026, celebrating after the U.S. announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

MPresident Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing About Nicolas Maduro

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in a military operation for conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism during a news conference at National Palace. on January 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

Venezuelan Ambassador to the United Nations Samuel Moncada (front, C) speaks during an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz (C) speaks during an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture 3

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

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Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture 2

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

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Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

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Spain: Venezuelans in Madrid Celebrate Following Capture of President Maduro 2

Venezuelans in Madrid took to the streets to celebrate after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a military operation executed by the United States.

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Spain: Venezuelans in Madrid Celebrate Following Capture of President Maduro

Venezuelans in Madrid took to the streets to celebrate after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a military operation executed by the United States.

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U.S. military operation in Venezuela

U.S. military operation in Venezuela

Police vehicles are parked on Jan. 3, 2026, near a detention center in New York's Brooklyn where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being held following a U.S. military operation in Caracas.

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U.S. military operation in Venezuela

U.S. military operation in Venezuela

People gather on Jan. 3, 2026, at a detention center in New York's Brooklyn where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being held following a U.S. military operation in Caracas.

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U.S. military operation in Venezuela

U.S. military operation in Venezuela

Photo taken on Jan. 3, 2026, shows a detention center in New York's Brooklyn where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being held following a U.S. military operation in Caracas.

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U.S. military operation in Venezuela

U.S. military operation in Venezuela

Photo taken on Jan. 3, 2026, shows a detention center in New York's Brooklyn where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being held following a U.S. military operation in Caracas.

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U.S. military operation in Venezuela

U.S. military operation in Venezuela

People protest in front of the White House in Washington on Jan. 3, 2026, following a U.S. attack on Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

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Anti-War Emergency Rally - NYC

Anti-War Emergency Rally - NYC

People take part in a protest against the U.S. attacks on Venezuela in New York city, the United States, on on January 3, 2026. At least 40 people were killed in U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela on Saturday, including civilians and members of the armed forces, The New York Times reported, citing an anonymous senior Venezuelan official. The large-scale attack took place in the early hours of the morning as U.S. forces carried out an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo by Zhang Fengguo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-War Emergency Rally - NYC

Anti-War Emergency Rally - NYC

People take part in a protest against the U.S. attacks on Venezuela in New York city, the United States, on on January 3, 2026. At least 40 people were killed in U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela on Saturday, including civilians and members of the armed forces, The New York Times reported, citing an anonymous senior Venezuelan official. The large-scale attack took place in the early hours of the morning as U.S. forces carried out an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo by Zhang Fengguo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-War Emergency Rally - NYC

Anti-War Emergency Rally - NYC

People take part in a protest against the U.S. attacks on Venezuela in New York city, the United States, on on January 3, 2026. At least 40 people were killed in U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela on Saturday, including civilians and members of the armed forces, The New York Times reported, citing an anonymous senior Venezuelan official. The large-scale attack took place in the early hours of the morning as U.S. forces carried out an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo by Zhang Fengguo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Anti-War Protest Held in New York City After Maduro Capture

A large anti-war protest was held in New York’s Times Square on Saturday afternoon, January 3, after U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with demonstrators condemning U.S. intervention while others gathered nearby to celebrate.

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Venezuela: Caracas Plunges Into Chaos After US Strikes

Explosions and aircraft noise jolted Caracas in the early hours of January 3, with flames and smoke seen near military facilities. The US said airstrikes captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, plunging the city into tension and uncertainty.

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Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

A men holds a sign against the United States operation during a demonstration after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: Venezuelans in Chile celebrate during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

Venezuelans in Chile celebrate the capture of Nicolas Maduro by

SANTIAGO, CHILE - JANUARY 3: <<enter caption here>> during a rally after the confirmation of Nicolas Maduro's capture this early morning in Caracas on January 3, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in the early morning in Caracas after a military operation led by the Delta Force, the elite special missions unit of the U.S. military. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

This undated file photo shows the Deep Sea No. 1 energy station carrying out condensate oil transportation operation at night. China's largest offshore gas field, named Deep Sea No. 1, has recently completed its 100th shipment of crude oil since being put into production, announced the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Friday. The field's total oil and gas output in 2025 exceeded 4.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent, comparable to that of a medium-sized onshore oilfield. Photo by CNOOCHandout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Water Resources Allocation Project - China

A staff member monitors the operation of a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing, December 30, 2025. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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