Sun Jan 04 14:33:15 UTC 2026: Summary:
The article reports on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by U.S. Special Forces during a military operation on January 3, 2026. Maduro and his wife are now in New York. The U.S. government had accused Maduro of drug trafficking, a claim he denied, alleging that the U.S. was targeting Venezuela’s oil resources. The capture follows months of escalating U.S. pressure, including a military buildup in the Caribbean and missile strikes on suspected drug smuggling vessels.
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U.S. Captures Venezuelan President Maduro in Military Operation
New York, NY – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are currently in U.S. custody following a daring military operation carried out by U.S. Special Forces on January 3, 2026. According to reports, the couple was apprehended in Venezuela and transported to New York.
The capture marks the culmination of months of rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. The U.S. administration, under President Donald Trump, had repeatedly accused Maduro, 63, of involvement in drug trafficking to the United States. These accusations were vehemently denied by Maduro, who claimed the U.S. was targeting Venezuela to seize control of its oil reserves.
In recent months, the U.S. had significantly increased its military presence in the Caribbean, further escalating the situation. This build-up was followed by a series of missile strikes on vessels allegedly involved in drug smuggling activities.
The capture of Maduro is sure to spark international debate and further destabilize the already fragile political landscape of Venezuela. Details of the operation and future plans for the former Venezuelan President are expected to be released by the U.S. government in the coming days. The incident also threatens to further strained relations between the two countries. A detailed timeline of the events leading up to Maduro’s capture has been published.
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