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09-01-2026
A CBS News poll found that Americans are divided over the US military action to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. The poll revealed that opinions on the action are closely tied to perceptions of the US goals in Venezuela. Those who believe the goal is to access Venezuela's oil or expand US power in the region tend to disapprove, while those who think the goal is to stop drugs, gangs, and terrorists are more approving. The majority of Americans say the Trump administration has not clearly explained its plans for Venezuela, leading to uncertainty about the future of US involvement. Republicans, particularly those who identify as MAGA Republicans, are more likely to support the action and believe it will make the US stronger. The poll also found that most Americans do not want the US to have a lot of control over Venezuela and are uncertain about the implications of the US military action.
Entities: Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, United States, Donald Trump, Trump administration • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
A Chinook helicopter pilot involved in a US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was wounded during the mission. The operation, dubbed 'Operation Absolute Resolve', involved US Army helicopters carrying Delta Force commandos. The pilot, who helped plan the operation, was struck by hostile fire and wounded in the leg. Two US service members are still recovering from injuries, while five others have returned to duty. Maduro was taken to a federal detention center in New York City after the raid and claimed innocence during his arraignment. The US operation has sparked debate, with President Trump suggesting the US could oversee Venezuela for 'much longer' than a year, prompting a war powers resolution in the Senate.
Entities: Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, United States, Caracas, Delta Force • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
The US is looking to drive Hezbollah out of Venezuela following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The US has warned that it will no longer tolerate Hezbollah's presence in Venezuela, where the group has been accused of criminal activities linked to drug trafficking, arms sales, and money laundering. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has threatened Hezbollah's leadership and Iranian backers, stating that the US will eliminate any Hezbollah or Iranian presence on Venezuelan soil. Hezbollah has denied allegations of criminal activities, but US investigators say that Maduro was permissive of Hezbollah's activities, allowing the group to set up command structures in Caracas.
Entities: Nicolas Maduro, Hezbollah, Venezuela, United States, Marco Rubio • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
The US Senate voted to limit President Donald Trump's ability to take further military action against Venezuela without Congressional approval. The resolution passed with 52 votes to 47, with five Republicans joining Democrats. The move comes after US forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation. Trump criticized the Republican senators who supported the resolution, saying they should not be re-elected. The resolution has little chance of becoming law due to the Republican majority in the House of Representatives and an expected veto from Trump.
Entities: Donald Trump, Venezuela, US Senate, Congress, Nicolas Maduro • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-01-2026
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and African Union chief Mahmoud Ali Youssouf have issued a joint statement calling for respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, amid concerns over a US raid on Venezuela. The statement was released after their meeting in Ethiopia, where Wang is on the first stop of his tour of Africa. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to upholding an international law-based order and supporting each other to safeguard their core interests. The US raid on Venezuela, which allegedly involved the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, has sparked international concerns. China and the African Union have expressed their commitment to injecting positive momentum into global and regional peace, stability, and development.
Entities: Wang Yi, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, China, African Union, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
