- President Trump declared the United States is currently in control of Venezuela and intends to rebuild the nation with "total access" to its resources.
- Following a US military operation, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and faces drug trafficking charges in the US.
- Trump threatened further action against Venezuela's acting president and suggested potential US operations in both Colombia and Mexico.
🇺🇸: Hey! Did you hear the latest news from the US? It’s kinda crazy!
🇯🇵: No! What’s happening? Tell me!
🇺🇸: Okay, so Trump is saying the US needs to control Venezuela’s oil and everything else. He thinks they’re "in charge" now!
🇯🇵: Seriously? That sounds pretty intense! What about Maduro?
🇺🇸: They actually *captured* Maduro! He’s in the US now and will be in court soon for drug stuff.
🇯🇵: Wow! That’s a huge deal. So, who’s running Venezuela right now?
🇺🇸: Trump said *they* are! He wants to fix the country and the oil before they have elections.
🇯🇵: And he's talking about a second attack if the new leaders don't do what he wants?
🇺🇸: Yep! He warned the new acting president will have it tough.
🇯🇵: That’s a lot of power! What about Colombia? I heard something about that too...
🇺🇸: Oh yeah, he's saying some pretty harsh things about Colombia's president. Apparently, he thinks he's involved in drugs.
🇯🇵: That’s… quite a statement. And Mexico?
🇺🇸: He’s not happy with Mexico either, saying they aren’t doing enough about drugs. He might take action.
🇯🇵: So, a lot of drama then?
🇺🇸: Definitely a lot of drama! It’s a wild situation.
- Following a US military operation, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and faces drug trafficking charges in the US.
- Trump threatened further action against Venezuela's acting president and suggested potential US operations in both Colombia and Mexico.
🇺🇸: Hey! Did you hear the latest news from the US? It’s kinda crazy!
🇯🇵: No! What’s happening? Tell me!
🇺🇸: Okay, so Trump is saying the US needs to control Venezuela’s oil and everything else. He thinks they’re "in charge" now!
🇯🇵: Seriously? That sounds pretty intense! What about Maduro?
🇺🇸: They actually *captured* Maduro! He’s in the US now and will be in court soon for drug stuff.
🇯🇵: Wow! That’s a huge deal. So, who’s running Venezuela right now?
🇺🇸: Trump said *they* are! He wants to fix the country and the oil before they have elections.
🇯🇵: And he's talking about a second attack if the new leaders don't do what he wants?
🇺🇸: Yep! He warned the new acting president will have it tough.
🇯🇵: That’s a lot of power! What about Colombia? I heard something about that too...
🇺🇸: Oh yeah, he's saying some pretty harsh things about Colombia's president. Apparently, he thinks he's involved in drugs.
🇯🇵: That’s… quite a statement. And Mexico?
🇺🇸: He’s not happy with Mexico either, saying they aren’t doing enough about drugs. He might take action.
🇯🇵: So, a lot of drama then?
🇺🇸: Definitely a lot of drama! It’s a wild situation.
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Summary
Trump claims US control of Venezuela, Maduro captured & facing US drug charges. US threatens action against Venezuela's acting president & potential operations in Colombia & Mexico. #Venezuela #Trump
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260105_09/#summary
Date: Jan. 5, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-05
Created: 2026/01/05 16:40
Updated: 2026/01/05 18:42
Last Read: 2026/01/05 18:42