Trump: We're going to run the country
Posted: Sunday, January 4, 2026

Trump: We're going to run the country
Venezuelan president, wife taken in 'dark of night'...

Delcy demands immediate release of Maduro, his wife
Yesterday, Rodríguez, along with other senior government officials, held a meeting of the National Defence Council in response to the military action against Venezuela.

Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as President, to 'work with' U.S

Maduro, Flores arrive in US, international media reports
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have reportedly arrived in the US, landing at the Stewart International Airport in New York moments ago after being captured by US forces overnight in what US forces have named operation 'Absolute resolve.'

China responds
"China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the US's blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president. Such hegemonic acts of the U.S. seriously violate international law and Venezuela's sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean region."

PM: TT relations with Venezuela will be strengthened
PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar is optimistic that a US-led governance structure in Venezuela will help to strengthen relations between Trinidad and Tobago and the South American nation.

'T&T was not involved'
In the wake of yesterday's United States military strikes in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar clarified that Trinidad and Tobago is not participating in any military operations.

How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
After months of growing military pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump ordered a brazen operation into the South American country to capture its leader and whisk him to the United States where his administration planned to put him on trial.

Civil society group to protest US attack on Venezuela
In a statement issued by Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) political leader David Abdulah, the group said, "We unreservedly condemn the actions by the US."

Govt: T&T Embassy staff, nationals safe in Caracas

Venezuelans in Trinidad and Tobago hopeful for change
Former Newsday photojournalist Grevic Alvarado said Maduro's removal was just the first step towards freedom. He said many Venezuelans in TT were happy but worried about their family in Venezuela because they did not know what would happen next.

Relief! Excited migrants eager to return to Venezuela
Venezuelans living in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday expressed a mixture of joy, relief, and apprehension following the arrest of the country's President Nicolas Maduro by United States forces.

Venezuelan activists elated but cautious after Maduro's capture

'A sigh of relief'
Venezuelans living abroad concerned but optimistic...

Unease in Caracas after US strike

Flights grounded, passengers stranded as Venezuela crisis hits Barbados
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has cautioned that Barbados is now confronting the direct fallout from yesterday's United States (US) military action in Venezuela, as escalating developments in Caracas triggered widespread airspace disruptions, grounded flights, stranded passengers and placed fresh strain on the island's tourism and transport systems.

Strategic measures in place
TTPS monitoring developments after Maduro capture:

Moonilal: Investors eyeing Nutrien facility
Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal has confirmed that T&T is exploring options to maintain operations at Nutrien's facility on the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, following the expiration of the natural gas supply contract with the Canadian petrochemical giant on Thursday.

NGC on shutdown: 'Nutrien held TT to ransom'

Eddie Hart has died
The People's National Movement (PNM) and the Tunapuna community are mourning the passing of party stalwart and former Member of Parliament Edward "Eddie" George Phillip Hart, who died at the age of 89.




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