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US Arrests Maduro, Names Interim President Amid Annexation Fears

5/14/2026

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U.S. forces arrested former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, leading to the appointment of interim President Rodriguez.
President Donald Trump suggested in January that the United States would assume an administrative role over Venezuela after the capture, the United States having not established direct control.
The article warns that any forced U.S. annexation of Venezuela would violate constitutional principles and would need reversal by a future Democratic administration.

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U.S. forces arrested former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, leading to the appointment of interim President Rodriguez.
President Donald Trump suggested in January that the United States would assume an administrative role over Venezuela after the capture, the United States having not established direct control.
The article warns that any forced U.S. annexation of Venezuela would violate constitutional principles and would need reversal by a future Democratic administration.