U.S. Leads Military Action Against Venezuela and Captures President Nicolás Maduro

On January 3, 2026, the United States initiated a military operation inside Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Early Saturday morning, U.S. forces launched a coordinated assault on multiple locations across Caracas, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing political tensions.

Maduro and his wife are expected to face trial in New York on charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession.

During a televised press conference later that day, President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. intends to oversee Venezuela for an indefinite period. He also indicated that American oil companies might be granted access to Venezuela’s substantial oil reserves, signaling a potential reorganization of the country's resource control.

This unprecedented intervention has stirred widespread international reactions, raising questions about sovereignty, regional stability, and future governance in Venezuela.

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