US Military Strike Venezuela Caracas 2026: Trump Claims Maduro Captured
US military strikes hit Caracas, Venezuela on Jan 3, 2026. President Trump claims capture of Nicolas Maduro, ignoring months of warnings from China.
A pre-dawn strike has changed the map of South America. On January 3, 2026, US military forces launched a surprise assault on Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. President Donald Trump declared that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured during the operation and flown out of the country.
US Military Strike Venezuela Caracas 2026: Morning of Explosions
According to Reuters, massive explosions shook Caracas before sunrise on Saturday. Hours later, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to confirm the military action. While the Pentagon hasn't released a full detailed report yet, the President's post suggests a decisive move to end the long-standing political standoff in the oil-rich nation.
China's Warnings and Global Geopolitical Fallout
The escalation comes after months of increasingly stern warnings from China. Beijing has repeatedly cautioned against Washington's growing military and economic pressure on Venezuela. Analysts suggest this strike could severely strain US-China relations, as both nations compete for influence over South American energy markets. The global community is now bracing for a potential response from Beijing.
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