On January 3, 2026, President Donald J. Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States has conducted a large-scale strike against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The operation was carried out in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement.
Details regarding the operation are limited at this time, but President Trump indicated that further information would be provided during a news conference scheduled for 11 A.M. at Mar-a-Lago.
This development marks a significant escalation in U.S.-Venezuela relations. For more information on this situation, see recent developments in U.S. actions against Venezuela.
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