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Crackdowns in Venezuela amid power transition

Full Episode
49:31

Pedestrians cross the border from Venezuela to Villa del Rosario, Colombia, Jan. 5, 2026, two days after US forces captured and removed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Santiago Saldarriaga/AP

Militias are patrolling the streets of Venezuela and independent journalists have been detained. It’s all part of a crackdown signaling the country’s authoritarian leaders are not relinquishing power, despite the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Also, a garbage workers’ strike in the UK has led to tens of thousands of tons of rubbish piling up in the streets, attracting vermin. And, the Israeli foreign minister has visited Somaliland after Israel became the first nation to officially recognize the segment of Somalia as an independent country. Plus, National Geographic puts out a list of the 11 biggest food trends expected around the world for 2026.

In This Episode

Crackdown in Venezuela signals ‘this is not a change in regime’
8:45
Garbage workers’ union takes a stand for a full year
4:48
A woman and child sit against a wall painted with the flag of Somaliland, which features horizontal stripes of green, white, and red, with a green star in the center.
Israel becomes the first nation to recognize Somaliland. Here’s why it’s important.
Special Coverage
6:27
Things you might have missed
1:19
Highlights from the EU gathering
1:35
Nigeria pursues ambitious vaccination campaign
7:58
People walking and relaxing on a sandy beach with rocks and a pier extending into the ocean.
Companies pursuing renewable energy development in Colombia must work with Indigenous communities
Special Coverage
7:09
The 11 biggest food trends for 2026
0:49
A key to understanding ancient cremation rites discovered in Malawi
7:35