Overview
- Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores appeared in Manhattan federal court on narco‑terrorism and related charges and pleaded not guilty.
- Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president in Caracas, with control inside Venezuela contested and U.S. officials signaling they can work with her.
- Top officials briefed congressional leaders, Republicans voiced support while Democrats sought details, and a Senate war powers resolution is heading to a vote.
- U.N. Security Council members, including some U.S. allies, criticized the operation on sovereignty grounds as Washington defended it as a law‑enforcement action.
- Cuban authorities said 32 of their security personnel were killed in the strikes, and a regional survey showed majorities in many Latin American countries support Maduro’s ouster.