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Clinton appointee Judge Alvin Hellerstein has Maduro’s case. Last spring, he barred the Trump admin from removing Venezuelans from the US under the Alien Enemies Act, which he said had been applied unlawfully “These people are being thrown out of the country because of tattoos”

Something that is not well understood: Tren de Aragua is not just a violent drug cartel - it is a foreign paramilitary organization that was infiltrated into the U.S. to function as the army of the Deep State, along with other enemies of this nation like the IRGC, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps & hundreds of thousands of trained, uniformed members of the PLA - the People’s Liberation Army of the Chinese Communist Party. They were brought into this country under Joe Biden’s open border - by design.

A deepening strategic partnership between China and Venezuela — marked by over 600 cooperation projects across energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and technology — signals a broader realignment in Latin America’s geopolitical landscape. Moving away from the era of large-scale loans, Beijing now favours targeted investments that strengthen its foothold without incurring the risks of financial overexposure. This shift positions Venezuela, under President Nicolas Maduro, as a key ally in China’s regional strategy, challenging longstanding US influence in the Caribbean. Venezuela is no stranger to friendly ties with China, but things are now reaching new levels. Other deals include joint ventures to...

Venezuelans around the world are celebrating the capture of President Nicolas Maduro after he was flown out of the country and indicted on drugs charges in the United States. More than eight million citizens have fled Venezuela since 2014 due to rampant violence, inflation, gang warfare and shortages of food and medicine. As a result, the country has been left facing one of the largest displacement crises in the world, according to the United Nations. So while Maduro's capture sent shockwaves around the world, jubilant Venezuelans spilled out onto the streets today to welcome the news with singing and dancing....

The U.S. military carried out a "large-scale strike" on Venezuela Saturday morning, capturing the nation's dictatorial leader, Nicolás Maduro, who will face sweeping criminal charges on U.S. soil, according to an unsealed indictment released by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Maduro, who was elected in 2013 and served as Hugo Chavez's vice president, is facing charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices against the U.S. "It's just it was an amazing thing, the amazing job that these people did. There's nobody else could have done...

WARNING: Israel May Launch False Flag Attack On US Ships To Force Trump Into Direct War With Iran In The Coming Weeks, Warns Military / Geopolitical Expert Matt Bracken!

Did President Trump seek authority from Congress to attack Venezuela? The short answer is no. There is no indication that Donald Trump sought or received advance authorization from Congress before ordering the strikes. Last month, Trump publicly stated that he did not believe congressional approval was required to launch attacks against targets in Venezuela, including strikes on land. He said he might brief Congress but would not seek formal legal authorization. In December, Republicans, joined by a small number of Democrats, voted down two separate War Powers resolutions in the House of Representatives that would have required congressional approval for...

In an early sign of congressional concern about the U.S. operation, Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah questioned President Trump's authority to use the military in Venezuela without authorization from Congress. "I look forward to learning what, if anything, might constitutionally justify this action in the absence of a declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force," he said in a social-media post.

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2am local time on Saturday (Jan 3) in Caracas, while Venezuela's government says attacks also took place in the states of Miranda, Aragua and La ‌Guaira.Venezuela rejects "military aggression" by the United States, the government of President Nicolas Maduro said in a statement early on Saturday (Jan 3). SNIP It was not immediately clear what was behind the explosions. Venezuela’s government, the Pentagon and White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment. ⁠However, a US official told Reuters early on Saturday that the US is carrying out strikes...