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On '''January 3, 2026''', the United States military conducted a high-stakes, large-scale operation in Caracas, Venezuela, resulting in the successful capture of deposed President '''Nicolás Maduro''' and First Lady '''Cilia Flores'''. The operation, dubbed "Operation Caracas Restore," was authorized by President [[Donald Trump]] following a series of unambiguous warnings regarding the regime's alleged involvement in narco-terrorism and regional destabilization. | |||
On '''January 3, 2026''', the United States military conducted a high-stakes, large-scale operation in Caracas, Venezuela, resulting in the successful capture of deposed President '''Nicolás Maduro''' and First Lady '''Cilia Flores'''. The operation, dubbed "Operation Caracas Restore," was authorized by [[ | |||
=== Timeline of Operation Caracas Restore === | === Timeline of Operation Caracas Restore === | ||
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* '''05:00 AM (EST):''' Elite special operations units, supported by the [[The Golden Fleet]], secure the Miraflores Palace and a secondary secure compound where Maduro was located. | * '''05:00 AM (EST):''' Elite special operations units, supported by the [[The Golden Fleet]], secure the Miraflores Palace and a secondary secure compound where Maduro was located. | ||
* '''08:45 AM (EST):''' President Trump addresses the nation from the White House, confirming: "We have him. Nicolas Maduro and his wife are in U.S. custody and are currently being flown to a secure location in the United States." | * '''08:45 AM (EST):''' President Trump addresses the nation from the White House, confirming: "We have him. Nicolas Maduro and his wife are in U.S. custody and are currently being flown to a secure location in the United States." | ||
=== Indictment and Legal Charges === | === Indictment and Legal Charges === | ||
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The international community has reacted with a mix of celebration and alarm: | The international community has reacted with a mix of celebration and alarm: | ||
* '''The "Trump Corollary":''' Proponents argue this is the ultimate fulfillment of the Monroe Doctrine, ensuring Western Hemispheric security. | * '''The "Trump Corollary":''' Proponents argue this is the ultimate fulfillment of the Monroe Doctrine, ensuring Western Hemispheric security. | ||
* '''South America:''' Tens of thousands of Venezuelan exiles in cities like | * '''South America:''' Tens of thousands of Venezuelan exiles in cities like '''[[Miami]]''', '''Santiago (Chile)''', and '''Bogotá''' took to the streets in celebration. | ||
* '''International Concern:''' Leaders in Germany and Russia expressed "grave alarm" over the unilateral nature of the military intervention, citing potential violations of national sovereignty. | * '''International Concern:''' Leaders in Germany and Russia expressed "grave alarm" over the unilateral nature of the military intervention, citing potential violations of national sovereignty. | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 3 January 2026
On January 3, 2026, the United States military conducted a high-stakes, large-scale operation in Caracas, Venezuela, resulting in the successful capture of deposed President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. The operation, dubbed "Operation Caracas Restore," was authorized by President Donald Trump following a series of unambiguous warnings regarding the regime's alleged involvement in narco-terrorism and regional destabilization.
Timeline of Operation Caracas Restore
The operation was characterized by overwhelming air superiority and precision ground movements.
- 03:15 AM (EST): U.S. Department of Defense confirms "coordinated kinetic strikes" against Venezuelan integrated air defense systems (IADS) and command-and-control hubs in Caracas.
- 05:00 AM (EST): Elite special operations units, supported by the The Golden Fleet, secure the Miraflores Palace and a secondary secure compound where Maduro was located.
- 08:45 AM (EST): President Trump addresses the nation from the White House, confirming: "We have him. Nicolas Maduro and his wife are in U.S. custody and are currently being flown to a secure location in the United States."
Indictment and Legal Charges
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Maduro will face prosecution in the Southern District of New York. The primary charges are based on a 2020 federal indictment, now expanded to include 2025 activities:
- Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy: Allegations of leading the "Cartel of the Suns" to flood the U.S. with cocaine.
- Corruption and Money Laundering: Theft of billions of dollars from the Venezuelan people through state-owned enterprises like PDVSA.
- Human Rights Violations: Directing the systemic suppression of political dissent and extrajudicial activities.
Global Reactions
The international community has reacted with a mix of celebration and alarm:
- The "Trump Corollary": Proponents argue this is the ultimate fulfillment of the Monroe Doctrine, ensuring Western Hemispheric security.
- South America: Tens of thousands of Venezuelan exiles in cities like Miami, Santiago (Chile), and Bogotá took to the streets in celebration.
- International Concern: Leaders in Germany and Russia expressed "grave alarm" over the unilateral nature of the military intervention, citing potential violations of national sovereignty.
Economic Fallout
- Oil Markets: Global oil prices spiked by 8% within hours of the announcement as traders assessed the future of Venezuelan crude production.
- Sanctions Shift: The U.S. Treasury is expected to pivot from "punitive" sanctions to "reconstruction" credits for a new transitional Venezuelan government.