Trump Announces US Military Capture of Nicolas Maduro in 2026 Venezuela Strike
U.S. President Donald Trump announces the military capture of Nicolas Maduro in a surprise 2026 strike on Venezuela. Details on the bombing of Caracas and narco-terrorism charges.
A seismic shift has rocked South American politics as President Donald Trump announced a daring military operation on January 3, 2026. In an early morning post, Trump stated that U.S. forces successfully bombed strategic targets in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in an overnight raid.
Trump US Military Capture Nicolas Maduro 2026 Timeline
The operation began around 2:00 AM local time in Caracas, where residents reported multiple explosions near the Fort Tiuna military base. According to reports from Al Jazeera, the U.S. strike hit at least three states including the capital. Gustavo Petro, President of neighboring Colombia, provided a list of destroyed sites including the La Carlota airbase and the Miraflores presidential palace.
- La Carlota airbase: Bombed and disabled
- Miraflores Palace: Targeted in a precision strike
- Fuerte Tiuna: Principal military complex hit
- Power Outages: Large parts of Caracas left without electricity
The Legal Battle and the 303 Billion Barrel Question
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that Maduro has been indicted in the Southern District of New York on charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy. While the White House frame the action as a crusade against drugs, analysts point to Venezuela’s unmatched oil reserves of 303 billion barrels as a potential driver for the intervention. U.S. advisor Stephen Miller recently claimed that Venezuelan oil should belong to the U.S., fueling global controversy over resource sovereignty.
Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has demanded 'proof of life' for the captured couple, stating that the nation's defenses remain activated despite the shock.
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