Global News Podcast US sends warning to Venezuela's new leader
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Jan 5, 2026 
Peter Bowes, a BBC correspondent focused on US public opinion, discusses the legal implications of Trump's stern warning to Delcy Rodriguez regarding Venezuela's leadership. Will Grant, reporting from the Venezuela-Colombia border, analyzes the military's reaction to the new interim leader and the societal fears among Venezuelans. Richard Kagoi delves into Nigeria's increased defense budget, reflecting on rising security concerns, particularly following violent attacks. The podcast offers a multifaceted view of global tensions and political dynamics.
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US Raid Recasts Law Enforcement As Foreign Policy
- The US action to seize Nicolás Maduro marks the most controversial US intervention in Latin America in decades.
- It reframes law enforcement as a tool of foreign policy and raises serious questions under the UN Charter.
Maduro Extracted And Detained In New York
- Nicolas Maduro was led in handcuffs by US drug enforcement agents and is now held in a notorious New York jail.
- He faces charges accusing him of running a violent cocaine trafficking empire, which he denies as a pretext for regime change.
Operation Faces International Law Scrutiny
- Legal experts and diplomats say the operation likely violated international law absent Security Council approval or self‑defense.
- The UN called the operation a dangerous precedent while allies have been cautious in their criticism.