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{{Short description|Reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during 2026 U.S. strikes in Venezuela}}
{{Short description|Reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during 2026 U.S. strikes in Venezuela}}


'''The capture of Nicolás Maduro''' refers to the reported detention of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a United States military operation announced by U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] on '''January 3, 2026'''. U.S. officials said Maduro and Flores were taken from [[Caracas]] and transported out of Venezuela to face U.S. criminal charges.<ref>Al Jazeera. "Trump bombs Venezuela, US ‘captures’ Maduro: All that we know" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/trump-bombs-venezuela-us-captures-maduro-all-that-we-know</ref>
'''The capture of Nicolás Maduro''' refers to the reported detention of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a United States military operation announced by U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] on '''January 3, 2026'''. U.S. officials said Maduro and Flores were taken from Caracas and transported out of Venezuela to face U.S. criminal charges.<ref>Al Jazeera. "Trump bombs Venezuela, US ‘captures’ Maduro: All that we know" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/trump-bombs-venezuela-us-captures-maduro-all-that-we-know</ref>


Venezuelan authorities said Maduro’s whereabouts were unknown and demanded proof of life.<ref>Associated Press live updates (January 3, 2026). https://apnews.com/live/trump-us-venezuela-updates-01-03-2026</ref> The incident prompted divided international responses, including condemnations citing sovereignty and support from some opposition-aligned voices.<ref>Al Jazeera. "World reacts to US bombing of Venezuela, ‘capture’ of Maduro" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/world-reacts-to-reported-us-bombing-of-venezuela</ref>
Venezuelan authorities said Maduro’s whereabouts were unknown and demanded proof of life.<ref>Associated Press live updates (January 3, 2026). https://apnews.com/live/trump-us-venezuela-updates-01-03-2026</ref> The incident prompted divided international responses, including condemnations citing sovereignty and support from some opposition-aligned voices.<ref>Al Jazeera. "World reacts to US bombing of Venezuela, ‘capture’ of Maduro" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/world-reacts-to-reported-us-bombing-of-venezuela</ref>

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Reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during 2026 U.S. strikes in Venezuela

The capture of Nicolás Maduro refers to the reported detention of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a United States military operation announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on January 3, 2026. U.S. officials said Maduro and Flores were taken from Caracas and transported out of Venezuela to face U.S. criminal charges.[1]

Venezuelan authorities said Maduro’s whereabouts were unknown and demanded proof of life.[2] The incident prompted divided international responses, including condemnations citing sovereignty and support from some opposition-aligned voices.[3]

Background

Maduro has served as Venezuela’s president since 2013. Relations between the United States and Venezuela deteriorated sharply during his tenure, with Washington imposing sanctions and pursuing criminal cases linked to alleged drug trafficking and related offenses.[4]

Reported operation and announcement

On January 3, 2026, explosions and military activity were reported in and around Caracas amid a large-scale U.S. strike.[5]

Trump later stated publicly that Maduro and Flores had been captured and would be taken to the United States to face prosecution.[6]

Verification status and Venezuelan response

Venezuelan officials did not confirm Maduro’s capture and called for proof of life, saying his whereabouts were unknown.[7]

Legal proceedings

U.S. officials said Maduro and Flores would face U.S. criminal charges, including alleged drug trafficking-related offenses.[8]

International reaction

International responses were divided, with some governments condemning the operation and others expressing support for political change in Venezuela.[9]

Timeline of events

Timeline (January 3, 2026)
Time / sequence Event
Early reports Explosions and military activity reported in and around Caracas during U.S. strikes.[10]
Later that day Donald Trump announces Maduro and Flores were captured and would face U.S. prosecution.[11]
Same day (media reporting) Major outlets report Maduro and Flores were transported out of Venezuela toward U.S. custody.[12]
Same day (Venezuelan government response) Venezuelan officials dispute confirmation and demand proof of life.[13]
Ongoing International reactions emerge, including condemnations and support.[14]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Al Jazeera. "Trump bombs Venezuela, US ‘captures’ Maduro: All that we know" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/trump-bombs-venezuela-us-captures-maduro-all-that-we-know
  2. ↑ Associated Press live updates (January 3, 2026). https://apnews.com/live/trump-us-venezuela-updates-01-03-2026
  3. ↑ Al Jazeera. "World reacts to US bombing of Venezuela, ‘capture’ of Maduro" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/world-reacts-to-reported-us-bombing-of-venezuela
  4. ↑ Associated Press. "The Latest: US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife" (January 3, 2026). https://apnews.com/article/e62f2c0d48bd3214529960c6edf6e753
  5. ↑ Al Jazeera. "Explosions heard over Venezuelan capital Caracas amid US tensions" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/explosions-heard-over-venezuelan-capital-caracas-amid-us-tensions
  6. ↑ CBS News live updates (January 3, 2026). https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/venezuela-us-military-strikes-maduro-trump/
  7. ↑ Al Jazeera. "Trump bombs Venezuela, US ‘captures’ Maduro: All that we know" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/trump-bombs-venezuela-us-captures-maduro-all-that-we-know
  8. ↑ Associated Press. "The Latest: US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife" (January 3, 2026). https://apnews.com/article/e62f2c0d48bd3214529960c6edf6e753
  9. ↑ Al Jazeera. "World reacts to US bombing of Venezuela, ‘capture’ of Maduro" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/world-reacts-to-reported-us-bombing-of-venezuela
  10. ↑ Al Jazeera. "Explosions heard over Venezuelan capital Caracas amid US tensions" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/explosions-heard-over-venezuelan-capital-caracas-amid-us-tensions
  11. ↑ CBS News live updates (January 3, 2026). https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/venezuela-us-military-strikes-maduro-trump/
  12. ↑ Associated Press. "The Latest: US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife" (January 3, 2026). https://apnews.com/article/e62f2c0d48bd3214529960c6edf6e753
  13. ↑ Al Jazeera. "Trump bombs Venezuela, US ‘captures’ Maduro: All that we know" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/trump-bombs-venezuela-us-captures-maduro-all-that-we-know
  14. ↑ Al Jazeera. "World reacts to US bombing of Venezuela, ‘capture’ of Maduro" (January 3, 2026). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/world-reacts-to-reported-us-bombing-of-venezuela
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