U.S. Capture of Nicolas Maduro 2026: North Korea Slams 'Encroachment of Sovereignty'

The geopolitical landscape has shifted in an instant. In a massive military strike, the U.S. has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, a move that's sent shockwaves from Washington to Pyongyang. As North Korea denounces the act as a grave violation of sovereignty, the world watches the fallout of this high-stakes operation.

Details of the U.S. Capture of Nicolas Maduro 2026

On January 4, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces successfully captured Maduro during a large-scale strike. A photo shared by the White House showed Maduro being escorted through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) building in New York. Trump stated the U.S. would oversee Venezuela until a "proper" transition is established.

Pyongyang Denounces 'Hegemony-Seeking' Washington

North Korea’s foreign ministry didn't hold back. According to the KCNA, the North "strongly denounces" the U.S. military action in Venezuela, labeling it the "most serious form of encroachment of sovereignty." This reaction comes as South Korea urges all parties involved to de-escalate tensions and avoid further military confrontation in the region.