2026 U.S. Venezuela Raid and Maduro Capture Leads to Regional Tensions
U.S. forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a daring 2026 raid. With 32 Cubans killed and Trump threatening military action against Colombia, Latin American stability hangs by a thread.
The eagle has landed, but the jungle's on fire. U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a lightning-fast raid on Caracas this past Saturday. According to Reuters, the 63-year-old leader is now being held in a New York detention center. He's scheduled for a court appearance today, January 5, to face charges related to a 2020 narco-terrorism conspiracy, allegations he's long denied.
U.S. Venezuela Raid and Maduro Capture Aftermath
The extraction wasn't without heavy costs. Cuba reported on Sunday that 32 citizens were killed during the operation. Havana confirmed the deceased were members of the Cuban armed forces and intelligence agencies who were providing security for Maduro. In response, the island nation has declared two days of mourning. The Cuban government praised their "heroism" in resisting what they termed an attack on their compatriots.
Trump's Eye on Colombia
Fresh off the Venezuela operation, President Donald Trump isn't slowing down. Aboard Air Force One, he threatened military action against Colombia, labeling President Gustavo Petro's administration as "sick." When asked if the U.S. would pursue a similar operation there, Trump replied, "It sounds good to me." He accused the Colombian government of facilitating the cocaine trade into the United States.
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