• On the ground: Unease and anxiety remains in Venezuela following the capture of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro, with security forces seen patrolling the streets as rights groups report checkpoints. Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were also seen over the capital of Caracas overnight. A Venezuelan ministry spokesperson said “no confrontation occurred.” Sigue nuestra cobertura en español.
• Renewed focus on Greenland: Leaders from major European powers expressed support for Greenland and Denmark in a joint statement issued earlier today after President Donald Trump said the US “needs” the Arctic island, a position reiterated by White House aide Stephen Miller.
• What’s next for Venezuela?: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has vowed to return home “as soon as possible,” but Miller dismissed calls for the US to install her as Maduro’s replacement. Trump said he considers himself in charge of Venezuela.
• Not-guilty plea: Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a US court yesterday and chose not to immediately fight their detention.
