Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court

Donald Trump warned Venezuela's new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, of severe consequences if she doesn't act "right," as Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on drug trafficking and weapons charges. Maduro's arrest followed a US military operation in Caracas, which some Democratic lawmakers criticized as an "act of war," though Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists the US is not at war with Venezuela, but rather against drug trafficking organizations. Trump stated the US would "run" Venezuela until a proper transition and promised US oil companies would move in, despite Maduro's allies remaining in charge. Cuba, a Maduro ally, mourns the deaths of Cuban combatants during the US operation, while Rubio defended the US action and threatened further measures if Venezuela doesn't align with US interests, including maintaining the oil "quarantine."

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