According to Vanguard, Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez called on the United States to provide “proof of life” for President Nicolás Maduro following claims he was captured and flown out of the country.
The demand has sharpened tensions, with Caracas framing the episode as an assault on sovereignty while Washington and allies push competing narratives about legality and next steps.
Reuters quoted Trump saying, “We will run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition.” AP’s live coverage also quoted a Cuban leader condemning the move as “state terrorism,” warning the crisis could destabilise the region.
Beyond the headlines, watch the UN track, regional responses, and how oil markets price in the risk of prolonged disruption or sanctions escalation.
Echotitbits take: Beyond the headlines, watch the UN track, regional responses, and how oil markets price in the risk of prolonged disruption or sanctions escalation.
Source: Vanguard — January 3, 2026 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/venezuela-demands-us-provide-proof-of-life-of-maduro/)
Vanguard January 3, 2026
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