Trump's imperial goals in Venezuela; 114 killed in Darfur; Protests in Iran
Trump's imperial goals in Venezuela; 114 killed in Darfur; Protests in Iran Drop Site Daily: January 5th, 2025 Drop Site News Jan 5 U.S. bombs Venezuela, killing at least 80 people, with U.S. Special Forces kidnapping President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores, as the two stand trial in New York City. President Donald Trump announced Maduro’s capture on Friday night, with Maduro detained in the U.S. on Saturday. Maduro’s arraignment is set for Monday in New York federal court on drug trafficking and weapons charges. Reports say Trump approved the strikes several days ahead of the operation, and says the U.S. is now “in control of Venezuela.” President Trump issues threats against acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez and says the U.S. requires “total access.” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks back Trump’s claim that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela, and s ays the U.S. is “q...