60 Minutes to Feature New Segment on Maduro After U.S. Capture
CBS News’ 60 Minutes will feature a segment focusing on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro following his recent capture and detention by the United States government. The segment is set to air at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT tonight, taking over a previous slot occupied by coverage of Boom Chicago, which will be rescheduled for a later date.
Titled “Maduro,” the segment will delve into the aftermath of the U.S. military’s strike in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Correspondent Scott Pelley will report on the subsequent chaos and the range of criminal charges facing the couple, including allegations of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns, and conspiracy to possess destructive devices against the United States. Pelley will interview several key figures, including former DEA special agent Sandy Gonzalez, who led the investigation leading to Maduro’s 2020 indictment, and Roger Carstens, former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, along with Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz).
The segment is produced by Maria Gavrilovic, Aaron Weisz, Nicole Young, and Pat Milton.
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In an early morning operation on Saturday, President Donald Trump oversaw military actions on Venezuelan soil, signaling a potential invasion of the South American nation. Following the removal of its leader, Trump indicated that his advisers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, would be responsible for managing the country.
Trump justified the military action, citing Venezuela’s rich oil reserves and its alleged involvement in drug trafficking to the U.S. The decision has sparked significant criticism and raised concerns about its legality, with some Democrats likening the situation to a “Iraq War deja vu.” The Senate is poised to vote next week on a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at restricting the President’s military actions in Venezuela.
In a recent interview with new CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil, Hegseth provided a vague overview of the government’s strategies for Venezuela, asserting that the unfolding situation differs significantly from the Iraq invasion and emphasizing that Congress would play a role moving forward. He characterized Maduro’s capture as a “law enforcement exercise,” which did not require notification to the legislative branch.
Tonight’s 60 Minutes will also include previously scheduled segments, such as “Here Come the Humanoids,” which examines AI-powered robots, and a profile on record-breaking U.S. women’s figure skating champion and 2026 Olympic gold favorite Alysa Liu.
