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United States military strikes in Venezuela — President Maduro captured

Posted on: 2026-01-03 20:00:48 | Last updated: 2026-01-15 05:00:22

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Major development:
• The United States launched a large-scale military strike on Venezuela.
• U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured during the operation. 

What’s happening now:
• Trump stated the U.S. intends to govern Venezuela temporarily until a “safe transition” can be established.
• The capture has sent shockwaves internationally, with many governments reacting strongly to the military action. 

Why this matters:
This marks an extraordinary geopolitical event — the removal and capture of a sitting South American president by foreign military action — with potential wide-ranging effects on international diplomacy, regional stability, and U.S.–Latin American relations