In a dramatic series of events that have reverberated across the Americas and around the world, the United States conducted a major military operation in Venezuela.
In the early hours of January 3, 2026, culminating in the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
The assault — involving air strikes and special operations forces — represents an extraordinary escalation in U.S.–Venezuela tensions and has sparked global debate over legality, regional stability, and the future of Venezuelan governance.