The Pour Over Venezuelan President Captured, Mortgage Rates Drop, Iran’s Protests Spread, & More | 01.05.2025
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Jan 5, 2026 In a stunning turn of events, U.S. forces have captured Venezuela’s president, sparking global reactions and discussions on interim leadership. The economic landscape is shifting with declining mortgage rates and important job market signals. Internationally, protests erupt in Iran while a foiled terror plot in the U.S. raises alarm. Additionally, Tesla reports impressive 2025 sales, and news of works entering the public domain adds a cultural twist. It's a whirlwind of developments that merges politics, economics, and global affairs.
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U.S. Capture Reframes Maduro As Criminal
- The U.S. executed a surprise raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and moved him to New York for indictment.
- The operation reframes U.S. action as targeting drug networks rather than declaring war on Venezuela.
Legal Case Built Over Years
- U.S. prosecutors had charged Maduro with narco-terrorism and linked him to the cartel de los Soles since 2020.
- The Trump administration raised the reward to $50 million in 2024, signaling long-term intent to arrest him.
Mixed Global Reactions And U.S. Intent
- Reactions ranged from calling the raid an act of war to international relief and celebration among Venezuelans.
- The U.S. framed control as temporary to enable a safe transition while installing interim governance.
