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January 5, 2026
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Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court

The US accuses Maduro, who is charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences, of running a "narco-terrorist" regime, a claim he denies. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez, stating she could "pay a very big price" if she doesn't comply, as deposed president Nicolás Maduro is slated to appear in a New York court. This comes after a US operation led to Maduro's capture and transfer to the US on drug trafficking charges.
- Delcy Rodríguez is now the interim president of Venezuela and will be sworn in on Monday in Caracas at 08:00 local time (12:00 GMT).
- The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, defended the operation as a "law enforcement operation" against drug trafficking, not a war against Venezuela.
- The operation that led to Maduro's arrest involved special forces, airstrikes, and resulted in 32 "brave Cuban combatants" dying, according to the Cuban government.
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