Donald Trump shared what he claimed was the first image of a captured Nicolás Maduro, reigniting focus on his years-long standoff with Venezuela. From sanctions and oil embargoes to recognising Juan Guaidó and linking Venezuelan migrants to crime, Trump has repeatedly framed Maduro’s government as a security threat. The conflict has now resurfaced through controversial deportations and legal battles, with international and human rights fallout still unfolding.
