What does Trump want from Venezuela? – The Latest
What does Trump want from Venezuela? – The Latest  
Podcast: Today in Focus
Published On: Mon Jan 05 2026
Description: Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was controversially captured by US special forces and has appeared in a Manhattan court. The arrest came after months of US pressure against Maduro, including attacks on ‘narco-boats’ and blockades on oil tankers. Donald Trump has since claimed the US is going to ‘run’ Venezuela - but how?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus