United States Conducts Military Strikes on Venezuela, Trump Claims Maduro Captured
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The United States carried out military strikes against Venezuela on Friday, January 3, 2026, targeting several locations including areas in and around the capital city of Caracas. Multiple international media outlets reported loud explosions and increased military aircraft activity over Venezuelan airspace following the operation.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly stated that the military action was conducted under his administration’s authority. In a public statement, Trump claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been captured by U.S. forces during the operation. Trump did not provide independent evidence or specific details regarding the alleged detention.
The Venezuelan government confirmed that explosions were heard in Caracas and other regions and subsequently declared a state of emergency. Venezuelan authorities described the U.S. action as an act of military aggression and a violation of national sovereignty, while denying that President Maduro had been captured.
As of the time of publication, no independent verification has confirmed Trump’s claim regarding the capture of Maduro. No official visual evidence, court documents, or corroborating statements from neutral international bodies have been released to support the claim.
The White House and the U.S. Department of Defense have not issued detailed operational reports explaining the scope of the strikes, the number of forces involved, or the legal basis under international law. Major global news agencies continue to describe the capture of Maduro strictly as a claim made by President Trump.
The U.S. government has long accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking, corruption, and human rights abuses, allegations that form the backdrop of years of sanctions and diplomatic pressure imposed by Washington on Caracas.
International reaction to the military strikes was swift, with several countries condemning the use of force and calling for restraint. Others urged transparency and independent verification of all claims related to the operation to prevent misinformation and escalation.
As developments continue, the situation in Venezuela remains fluid. International media and governments are awaiting further verified information from both Washington and Caracas regarding the military operation and the status of Venezuela’s president.
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