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Critical Hours in the Middle East: Why an attack on Iran is far riskier than the arrest of Maduro
Trump had in mind a copy-paste operation like the one in Venezuela; however, in Iran the situation is very different. Tehran has ways to retaliate, possesses regional partners ready to strike, the regime is deeply entrenched, and it knows how to play the economic damage card effectively
CNN Analysis: How Nicolas Maduro was captured in minutes — U.S. risks over his fortified Caracas residence
A high-stakes U.S. raid on Venezuelan soil exposes the perilous challenges and split-second decisions behind Maduro’s swift capture
Maria Machado at the Vatican, a few days before she meets Trump
The Venezuelan opposition leader has been sidelined by Washington after the US intervention that overthrew Nicolas Maduro.
Cartel de los Soles at the Presidential Palace of Caracas: The drug-trafficking network that Chávez set up with Sinaloa and that kept Maduro in power
Evidence from U.S. authorities about the cocaine and fentanyl trafficking cartel created by the Chávez regime, “inherited” by Maduro and used to remain in power, pushing 250 tons of drugs a year onto American and European streets
WSJ: How US Navy Growlers paralyzed Venezuela’s air defense and paved the way for Maduro’s arrest
As analysts explain, the Growler can detect hostile radars, jam them, and block military communications
Arrest and trial are two different things in the U.S. case against Maduro: Immunity issues, gray areas & the Noriega precedent
Maduro, whom prosecutors accuse of running “state-sponsored gangs” and facilitating drug trafficking to the United States, is likely to raise “a series of serious objections to the prosecution”
The judge who said “No” to Trump will arraign Maduro: Who is 92-year-old Alvin Hellerstein
An Orthodox Jew and known for his meticulous adherence to federal procedure, Hellerstein is considered one of the most experienced active judges in the United States. He was appointed by Bill Clinton and has rejected requests by Trump in court
Explosions, fear and panic in Caracas after U.S. strike on Venezuela – watch videos and photos
The situation remains fluid, with international reactions and calls for calm, as residents of the capital face moments of intense uncertainty and fear
