2026 US Military Strike on Venezuela: President Maduro Captured and Removed
US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale military strike on Venezuela on Jan 3, 2026. Nicolas Maduro has reportedly been captured amidst explosions in Caracas.
The hammer has fallen on Caracas. In a move that's sent shockwaves across the globe, the United States launched a massive military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of January 3, 2026.
Details of the 2026 US Military Strike on Venezuela
President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that American forces, in coordination with law enforcement, conducted a "large-scale strike" aimed at toppling the regime of Nicolas Maduro. Trump claimed that Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country, marking a dramatic end to the long-standing standoff between Washington and Caracas.
Venezuela rejects, repudiates, and denounces before the international community the extremely serious military aggression perpetrated by the current government of the United States of America.
According to reports from Al Jazeera and Fox News, residents in Caracas witnessed low-flying aircraft and heard multiple explosions as the operation unfolded. Pedestrians were seen fleeing the streets in what witnesses described as a chaotic and terrifying morning.
Global Outcry and Condemnation
The international community reacted swiftly. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro urged the world to prioritize peace over armed confrontation. Meanwhile, Cuba and Iran labeled the act as "state terrorism" and a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, calling for an urgent international response.
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