🇺🇸 Breaking News: U.S. Military Strikes Venezuela and Captures President Nicolás Maduro

 ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ Breaking News: U.S. Military Strikes Venezuela and Captures President Nicolás Maduro


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In a stunning and unprecedented turn of events on January 3, 2026, the United States launched a major military operation against Venezuela, culminating in the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation marks the most significant U.S. military intervention in Latin America in decades and has triggered intense global reactions. 

Explosions and Assault in Caracas

In the early hours of Saturday, multiple explosions were reported across Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, with witnesses hearing loud blasts and seeing low-flying aircraft over the city. Smoke was seen rising from military facilities and key sites as part of the assault. 

The Venezuelan government condemned the strikes as an “imperialist military aggression” and declared a state of external disturbance, mobilizing national defense forces. 

Capture of Maduro and Cilia Flores

U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the United States had successfully executed a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro along with his wife, Cilia Flores. According to Trump, both were flown out of Venezuela following the operation and are expected to face charges in U.S. courts. 

Trump described the operation as undertaken “in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement” and stated that the United States would temporarily govern Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” to a new government could take place. 

Reasoning and Indictment

According to U.S. officials, Maduro and his wife are facing U.S. narco-terrorism related charges in the Southern District of New York, accusing them of leading criminal activities harmful to U.S. security. 

The United States has emphasized that the attack was intended to remove what it called an illegitimate and dangerous leadership and later hold them accountable through the justice system. 

Reactions Within Venezuela

The Maduro government has strongly denounced the attack, calling on citizens to mobilize in defense of the nation. Venezuelan authorities demanded proof of life for Maduro and Flores, while declaring the military action a grave violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty. 

Stars and Stripes

Footage from Venezuelan cities showed civilians reacting to the explosions and, in some areas, armed pro-government groups began to patrol streets following the announcements. 

Global and Regional Responses

The international response has been deeply divided:

Latin American leaders, including Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, condemned the military assault as a violation of international law and warned of dangerous precedents. 

Allies and U.S. regional partners called for de-escalation and respect for sovereignty, with several nations urging political and diplomatic solutions. 

Some opposition figures within Venezuela praised the operation as a moment for freedom and democratic transition, noting it opened the door for potential leadership changes. 

Noticias de Gipuzkoa

What’s Next?

With Maduro and Flores in U.S. custody and charges pending, uncertainty looms over Venezuela’s political future. International organizations, including the United Nations, have voiced alarm at the use of force and are closely monitoring the situation for broader regional impact.

As events continue to unfold, governments around the world are reassessing diplomatic and security implications of this unprecedented intervention.

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