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🚨 BREAKING: OPERATION CARACAS SUCCESSFUL Headlines (January 3, 2026) Jan 3: **Maduro Captured:** President Donald Trump announces that U.S. forces have successfully captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a high-precision strike on Caracas. "He will face the full wrath of American justice," the President stated. Jan 3: **Caracas Strikes:** The U.S. military confirms large-scale strikes against strategic Venezuelan assets to neutralize resistance and facilitate the capture of the former leader. Jan 3: **Markets React:** U.S. futures and oil markets see extreme volatility as investors assess the implications for global energy supplies. Jan 2: **Final Warnings:** The White House issued its final "unambiguous" warning to Caracas 24 hours before the strikes commenced. 🔥 Trending Discussions The Monroe Doctrine Reborn – Intense debate on whether this marks the formal implementation of the "Trump Corollary," asserting unilateral U.S. power in the Western Hemisphere. Indictment Charges – Legal experts discuss the likely extradition of Maduro to the U.S. to face 2020 narco-terrorism and corruption charges. Celebrations in the Streets – High engagement with viral videos showing Venezuelans in Miami and Santiago, Chile, celebrating the news. See: United States current events • The Golden Fleet

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