Historic Operation: The Capture of Nicolas Maduro

Mon Jan 05 2026 03:22:40 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In an unprecedented military operation, the U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, igniting a global debate over sovereignty and the war on drugs.

The U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation amidst escalating tensions and recent airstrikes across Caracas. U.S. President Trump announced that Maduro faces charges of drug trafficking and weapons offenses, while the Venezuelan government demands proof of his arrest and condemns the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty. Global reactions vary from condemnation to support for the U.S. action, spotlighting Maduro's controversial administration and the geopolitical implications.

Historic Operation: The Capture of Nicolas Maduro

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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores have been captured

Reuters — Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores have been captured

The US has successfully carried out an unprecedented military operation, capturing President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores. President Trump confirmed the operation was a collaborative effort with US law enforcement and follows a series of explosions in Caracas.

In response, the Venezuelan government has demanded proof of life for Maduro and denounced the military strikes as acts of aggression against its sovereignty.

This landmark event underscores the extreme tensions and political turmoil between the US and Venezuela, raising questions about international law and the future governance of Venezuela. Trump indicated that the US would remain significantly involved in Venezuelan affairs post-capture.