The New York Times, based on official documents from the U.S. Department of Justice, revealed that this agency has retracted one of the most controversial claims promoted during Donald Trump's administration: that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro leads a criminal organization called the Cartel of the Suns.

"This is not merely a Venezuelan issue; it is a problem for all of Latin America. The precedent set by this U.S. attack and the declaration to seize and control a strategic natural resource in Venezuela, as well as threatening other Latin American countries with similar actions, poses a serious threat to the sovereignty of an entire region and its territorial integrity," warned the Secretary of State.

"All countries must respect the development paths independently chosen by the peoples of other nations, adhere to international law, and uphold the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter; and major powers, in particular, must lead by example in this regard," asserted the Chinese leader.

Following failed dialogue and police repression in La Paz, the COB declares a national strike with road blockades starting Tuesday. Decree 5503 eliminated subsidies, raising gasoline and diesel prices by 86% and 163% respectively, triggering an economic and social crisis.

"We want to clarify that what occurred in the center of Caracas was due to drones flying without permission, and the police issued warning shots," stated the Venezuelan Ministry of Communication and Information.

UN Special Rapporteur Ben Saul criticized Donald Trump: condemning the "illegal aggression" against Venezuela and the "abduction" of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, he called for impeachment and investigation regarding the lives lost during the operation.

The swearing-in of the Acting President occurred following the installation of Venezuela's National Assembly, which commenced a new constitutional legislative period (2026-2031) and the annual ordinary sessions for 2026-2027.

Jorge Rodríguez has been reaffirmed as President of Venezuela's National Assembly by a significant majority, a role he has held since January 5, 2021. During the session, Deputy Nicolás Maduro Guerra, son of the embattled President Nicolás Maduro Moros—who has been kidnapped by the U.S.—expressed his unconditional support for Acting President Delcy Rodríguez.

Criminal defense attorney Barry J. Pollack, known for negotiating Julian Assange's release, has formalized his role as Nicolás Maduro's attorney before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

In an interview with Prensa Latina, Pablo Sepúlveda Allende, a doctor and grandson of President Salvador Allende, drew a direct line between the historical U.S. intervention in Latin America and the recent military attacks on Venezuela, highlighting the control of natural resources as the common thread.