Maduro Captured: Trump Vows U.S. Will Run Venezuela in 2026
Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro on Jan 3, 2026, President Trump announced the U.S. would 'run' Venezuela. We analyze the implications for global oil and geopolitics.
The handcuffs are on, but the chaos is just beginning. Following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, January 3, 2026, President Donald Trump declared that the United States is stepping in to 'run' Venezuela.
According to reports from Reuters, Trump didn't mince words after the dramatic seizure of Maduro. While the capture marks the end of a long-standing socialist regime, the President's assertion that Washington will take the reins has sparked intense debate over international law and national sovereignty. Details regarding the transition of power or the role of a local interim government remain scarce.
While some regional allies see this as a chance for South America to stabilize, others fear a return to interventionist policies. Experts wonder how global powers like China and Russia—who have significant investments in Venezuelan infrastructure—will respond to this direct American involvement.
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