politics
January 3, 2026
U.S. attacks Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife; AG Bondi says charges include 'Narco-Terrorism'
Maduro and his wife were captured and removed from the country following the operation, Trump said in a statement on Truth Social.
TL;DR
- U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
- Maduro and Flores were indicted in New York on charges including conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and cocaine importation.
- President Trump announced the operation, stating it was conducted in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement.
- The U.S. reported a few injuries but no deaths during the operation.
- Maduro and Flores were reportedly flown to the USS Iwo Jima and are heading to New York.
- Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez demanded proof that Maduro and his wife are alive.
- Maduro's official Facebook page stated that attacks occurred in several Venezuelan states and declared a national emergency.
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