Why Did the US Capture Maduro? The Venezuela Crisis Explained
On January 3, 2026, the United States conducted a military raid on Caracas, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. According to Reuters, Bloomberg, NBC News, and official U.S. government statements, U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro during a military operation in Caracas on January 3, 2026.The operational details remain partially disclosed. According…