Russia expresses respect for Venezuela's sovereignty, supports peaceful resolution of disagreements, and calls on the US to immediately release President Maduro.

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado stated her close ally was "kidnapped" immediately after being freed, but Venezuelan officials said he violated his release conditions.

An Argentine judge signed an order requesting the United States extradite Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to Argentina for investigation into alleged "crimes against humanity."

The Trump administration may issue a general license this week for oil and gas companies to operate in Venezuela, according to CNBC sources.

President Trump claimed the US employed a "Discombobulator" device in the operation to apprehend President Maduro, but experts suggest it may be a combination of several weapons.

Interim president Rodriguez believes Venezuelan politicians have received "enough orders from Washington" and will resolve internal disagreements and conflicts themselves.

President Trump stated US forces used a weapon named "Discombobulator" during an early-year raid to capture Venezuela's leader.

Captain Juan Escalona, Maduro's bodyguard, appointed as a minister in the cabinet by Venezuela's interim president Rodriguez.

A veteran US lawyer filed to join Maduro's defense team but was opposed by the lead defense counsel, who then appealed to the court.

Normal life gradually resumes in Venezuela following the US attack, but Maduro supporters continue to protest, demanding his release.