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Venezuela Defends Territory Amid Trump’s Controversial Map

1/20/2026

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On January 20, 2025, Venezuela urged citizens to share its map after an altered image by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The image showed U.S. flags over Venezuela and parts of North America.
Venezuela defended territorial integrity and its claim to Esequibo, a region of Guyana.
The Trump administration announced plans to manage Venezuela after an attack on Caracas.
Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez indicated diplomacy with United States and oil-revenue talks.

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Story summary

On January 20, 2025, Venezuela urged citizens to share its map after an altered image by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The image showed U.S. flags over Venezuela and parts of North America.
Venezuela defended territorial integrity and its claim to Esequibo, a region of Guyana.
The Trump administration announced plans to manage Venezuela after an attack on Caracas.
Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez indicated diplomacy with United States and oil-revenue talks.