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Venezuela’s government said the joint operation involved intelligence sharing and specialized technical support. The CIA provided intelligence for the operation, per a senior administration official. cnn.com/2026/06/12/politics/…

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More than the strike itself, what stands out is the level of cooperation from the Delcy regime. This was the first direct US land strike in the region in quite some time. The coordination went beyond what we've seen from many of Washington's traditional partners in the region.

A few days ago, Pete Hegseth hinted that major news was coming out of Venezuela on anti-drug efforts. Today, they delivered the first U.S. strike on land in Venezuela targeting criminal networks. The level of U.S.-Venezuela cooperation against cartels is quite impressive.

“At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty Terrorist Organizations on Planet Earth.” - President DONALD J. TRUMP 🇺🇸

Keiko joins a growing list of right-wing leaders elected across South America. Only Uruguay, Colombia, and Brazil have leftist leaders. But Colombia may elect a far-right one in a week, and Brazil could elect Bolsonaro's son in an October election. wsj.com/world/americas/the-d… @WSJ

Russia🇷🇺–Venezuela🇻🇪 ties have been reduced to little more than diplomatic formalities as National Day celebrations. Since Maduro’s capture and the rise of Delcy, the US has totally swooped in replacing Russia with high-level visits, military ties, and major trade with Caracas.

The anthem prepared for Turkey's World Cup journey has outraged many citizens. Rather than uniting the nation, it puts Erdogan and his political party at the center. National teams belong to everyone, not to a ruling party. This is what Erdoğan dreams: An autocratic party-state!

Javier Milei’s top aide admits hiding $500,000 from Argentine tax agency ft.com/content/7f0d52cd-2edf…

The only thing missing from this picture is the opposition. Yes, Maduro is gone, Delcy is moderating on the economic front. But the regime itself hasn't fundamentally changed. What seems to be taking shape in Venezuela is a model of managed authoritarianism. Legal guarantees and regulatory stability will be provided for foreign investors, while the same moderation is not extended to domestic politics. The rule of law that protects investment does not necessarily translate into political freedoms, institutional checks, or political participation at home. For many investors, this won't be a problem. They've operated under similar arrangements in parts of the Middle East and elsewhere for years. Stability and predictability often matter more than democratization. That's why I don't expect meaningful elections or a genuine regime change before 2030. The opposition remains outside the picture, and the system appears designed to keep it that way. Let's see how it plays out.

What the Venezuelan opposition doesn't get is that the rule of law for Venezuelan individuals at home doesn't matter for Washington. The rule of law for foreign investors does. Delcy guarantees the latter, not the former. That's the new setup in Venezuela.

Hegseth: "In fact, there's some big news coming out of Venezuela very soon on drug-fighting efforts, because now we've got a partner there in Venezuela willing to work with us."

Delcy Rodríguez mentioned Maduro’s name 86 times in the immediate aftermath of the US raid. By March, the number of monthly mentions had fallen to just seven-a drop of more than 90%. “What is left of a leader when their name is no longer spoken?” theguardian.com/world/2026/j…

Among Turkish fans, the nationality of referees is often seen as a big deal. People immediately ask whether that country is friendly toward Turkey. The first match got a Venezuelan referee.The comments have already started:"Venezuelans like Turks. That's a good sign for our team"

Not a single word about Maduro from Delcy, his own vice president. Not a single mention from Erdoğan, who once called him "brother." Everyone acts as if January 3 never happened. No reaction, not even at the rhetorical level. That silence itself is indeed the sign of Trump effect

Documentation from human rights NGOs tells a vastly different story from what Delcy is claiming. If this evidence holds up, then the issue facing Venezuela is not merely a change in leadership but the further entrenchment of the existing autocratic regime. thevitalcenter.com/current-i…

Following Maduro's capture, the first high-level diplomatic engagement between Venezuela🇻🇪 and Turkey🇹🇷 took place today in Istanbul. The meeting is particularly significant given that Erdoğan was the last leader to maintain direct contact with Maduro and had even invited him to Turkey shortly before his capture. The invitation was likely part of Trump’s efforts to offer Maduro an exile option during the final stages of the crisis. Today, Erdoğan welcomed Delcy and her delegation. This is a clear adjustment of Ankara to the new political reality in Caracas. According to the official statement, discussions focused on bilateral relations, particularly trade, energy, and mining cooperation, with both sides reaffirming their goal of increasing annual trade volume to $3 billion. What caught my attention was that while Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's friendship with the Venezuelan people and its commitment to strengthening ties with Venezuela, he never mentioned Maduro. For a leader who once called Maduro his "brother" and stood by him when few others did, that silence was noticeable. As in many other foreign policy issues, Erdoğan is proving once again how pragmatic he is. Turkey intends to expand its relationship with Venezuela in the post-Maduro era. Far from abandoning Caracas, Turkey seeks to adapt and pursue new opportunities. Energy and mining sectors are precisely the areas where Turkish companies have long sought a greater presence in Venezuela. Many analysts previously predicted that booming Turkish-Venezuelan relations would end after Maduro's departure. I argued the opposite. As China, Russia, and Iran lose ground in Venezuela, Turkey sees new opportunities. Erdoğan will likely use his close ties with Trump to expand Turkey's economic presence, especially in energy, mining, and trade in 🇻🇪