What Happens Next in Venezuela—and the Rest of Latin America?PLUS: How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware, and more. View in browser | Your newsletter preferences01.04.26 POLITICS What Happens Next in Venezuela—and the Rest of Latin America?BY FERNANDA GONZÁLEZ | 5-MINUTE READ Donald Trump says that Venezuela's governance will remain in the hands of senior US officials until a "proper and judicious transition" can take place. The rest of the region is on notice. SECURITY How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From SpywareBY KATE O'FLAHERTY | 5-MINUTE READ Being targeted by sophisticated spyware is relatively rare, but experts say that everyone needs to stay vigilant as this dangerous malware continues to proliferate worldwide. POLITICS Disinformation Floods Social Media After Nicolás Maduro’s CaptureBY DAVID GILBERT | 2-MINUTE READ From seemingly AI-generated videos to repurposed old footage, TikTok, Instagram, and X did little to stop the onslaught of misleading posts in the wake of the US invasion of Venezuela.ADVERTISEMENT SCIENCE ‘Wolf DNA’ Lurks in Many Modern Dog BreedsBY RITSUKO KAWAI | 4-MINUTE READ Although wolf-canine interbreeding has been considered extremely rare, the latest research shows that many present-day canines carry a small amount of wolf genes. THE BIG STORY The Epic Rise and Fall of a Dark-Web Psychedelics KingpinBY ANDY GREENBERG | 43-MINUTE READ Interdimensional travel, sex with aliens, communion with God. Anything is possible with just a sprinkle of DMT. Akasha Song’s secret labs made millions of doses—and dollars—until the feds showed up. ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Daily newsletter from WIRED. Manage your preferences | View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us. Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.
