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Xi Jinping and Nicolas Maduro walk together with flags behind them during a diplomatic event in Beijing (September 1, 2015)

Maduro's downfall deals China new cards in US rivalry

ConflictsJanuary 8, 2026
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News

January 9, 2026

Brazil's Lula vetoes bill to reduce Bolsonaro's jail term

January 8, 2026

Venezuela says it will free 'important number' of prisoners

January 8, 2026

Trump changes tone, invites Colombia's Petro to White House

January 8, 2026

Venezuela: Rodriguez 'open' to oil deal as US seizes tankers

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Skip next section Reports & Analysis

Reports & Analysis

A placard at a protest in Bogota reads "Gringos go home"

Colombians protest against US aggression in South America

Colombians protest against US aggression in South America

After the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Colombians fear their country may be the next target.
ConflictsJanuary 8, 202602:37 min
Oilfield workers hold a flag with the corporate logo of Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA on a drilling rig at an oil well operated by them

Is Venezuelan oil United States' main interest?

Is Venezuelan oil United States' main interest?

Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves. Many think Trump's main interest in Venezuela is access to oil.
BusinessJanuary 8, 202602:39 min
Military personnel remove their caps in honor of fellow soldiers killed in the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during the soldiers' funeral in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

What US attack says about Venezuela's military strength

What US attack says about Venezuela's military strength

US forces encountered little resistance from Venezuela's military when they captured Nicolas Maduro in a surprise raid.
ConflictsJanuary 8, 202601:42 min
A Colombian soldier stands guard at the border crossing with Venezuela in Cucuta

Colombia, Cuba and Mexico: Are these Trump's next targets?

Colombia, Cuba and Mexico: Are these Trump's next targets?

Following the attack on Venezuela, the US has been threatening other countries in the region. But they remain defiant.
PoliticsJanuary 7, 2026
Picture of people holiding up anti-war placards.

From Guatemala to Panama: US interventions in Latin America

From Guatemala to Panama: US interventions in Latin America

The US attack on Venezuela is part of a long history of military interventions in Latin America.
HistoryJanuary 7, 2026
People protested against the US attack on Venezuela in many cities, for example here in New York on January 4, 2026

Fact check: These fakes are circulating about Venezuela

Fact check: These fakes are circulating about Venezuela

Many videos circulating about Venezuela are false, fake or misleading. DW Fact check explains how you can spot them.
PoliticsJanuary 6, 2026
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In the spotlight

Vladimir Putin shaking hands with Nicolas Maduro in Moscow in front of flags

Why Russia has kept quiet over Maduro's ouster in Venezuela

Russia watched in silence as the US arrested Nicolas Maduro. What does the surprise attack mean for the war in Ukraine?
PoliticsJanuary 7, 2026
A local walks past a mural featuring oil pumps and wells in Caracas, Venezuela

Venezuela: Trump's $3 billion oil windfall — why it matters

DW explores how Donald Trump's deal with Venezuela's interim government could be a blow to China, Russia, Iran and Cuba.
TradeJanuary 7, 2026
Iranian men read newspapers on a street

Maduro's capture in Venezuela sends warning signal to Iran

The Venezuelan leader's capture is being closely watched in Iran, where nationwide protests are pressuring the regime.
ConflictsJanuary 7, 2026
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Living

Close-up of a person holding a Zepbound injection

Fake Ozempic, Zepbound booms despite serious health risks

Demand is so great for weight loss drugs, it's fueling trade in dangerous counterfeit products. What you need to know.
ScienceNovember 18, 2025
A lioness receives dental treatment from veterinarians of the global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS at the former Zoo Lujan, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Stranded animals rescued from abandoned zoo in Argentina

Rescuers hope to move surviving big cats and bears to homes worldwide once their rehabilitation is complete.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 2, 202502:34 min
Chile Portillo Ski Hotel in the Andes

Chile: Step back in time at this stylish Andes ski hotel

Hotel Portillo opened in the 1940s and has maintained its charming look and feel to this very day.
TravelOctober 29, 202504:51 min