US Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro in Saturday Operation
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Posted Jan. 3, 2026, 5:10 PM
In a dramatic operation conducted Saturday, US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The couple faces federal charges filed in the Southern District of New York, including narcotics terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation, and possession of machine guns and destructive devices.
US officials stated the operation aims to restore democracy to Venezuela and bring stability to the broader region.

This developing story represents a major shift in US-Venezuela relations and could have significant implications for the region.