Overview
- Beijing said Venezuela holds full and permanent sovereignty over its natural resources and economic activity, condemning the U.S. action as a serious breach of international law.
- President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores were brought to New York after the Jan. 3 operation, where they appeared in court and declared their innocence.
- Venezuela’s Supreme Court vested presidential duties in Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who was sworn in as acting president before the National Assembly on Jan. 5.
- U.S. demands reported by ABC and Politico include severing cooperation with Russia, China, Iran and Cuba and granting Washington preferential oil arrangements.
- Trump said Venezuela would transfer 30–50 million barrels of oil to the United States for sale with proceeds under his oversight, while Russia, China and North Korea urged Maduro’s release.