Overview
- Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores appeared in Manhattan federal court on narco‑terrorism, cocaine conspiracy and weapons charges, entering not‑guilty pleas.
- Venezuela’s Supreme Court and military recognized Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as acting president, and she was sworn in in Caracas.
- President Donald Trump said the United States is “in charge” and wants “total access” to Venezuelan oil, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington aims to shape outcomes through oil sanctions rather than day‑to‑day governance.
- The United Nations Security Council convened to review the raid’s legality as Spain and several Latin American governments condemned the operation, and U.S. lawmakers pressed the administration on authorization.
- U.S. pressure continues through an oil‑export quarantine and tanker seizures, with officials saying they are prepared to work with Rodríguez if her actions align with U.S. demands.