Secretary of State Rubio has recently emerged as a pivotal figure in shaping the United States' hardline policy toward Venezuela, culminating in the operation to apprehend Maduro.
Venezuela has for the first time disclosed casualties from a US operation aimed at apprehending President Nicolas Maduro, stating that at least 100 people have died and approximately 100 were injured.
Venezuela's interim president presided over a meeting to discuss a plan to rescue president Maduro and his wife, who are detained in the United States.
China criticizes President Trump's announcement that Venezuela would hand over tens of millions of barrels of oil to the US, calling it an act of "bullying".
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez of Venezuela has appointed General Gonzalez Lopez as the new commander of the Presidential Guard and head of military intelligence.
A US Coast Guard vessel is trailing the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic, with Washington's intentions regarding the ship unclear.
Interim President Rodriguez affirmed that no foreign power is running Venezuela, after the United States stated it would temporarily manage the nation.
The Venezuelan military has for the first time announced casualties, stating that 23 of its soldiers died during a US operation to arrest President Maduro.
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez and many Venezuelan lawmakers made a V-sign, similar to President Nicolas Maduro's "victory" gesture when he was taken to New York.
Some U.S. newspapers and television channels were tipped off by sources about the Venezuela raid operation but decided not to publish to protect soldiers.
