In the predawn hours of January 3, 2026, an extraordinary and unprecedented U.S. military operation unfolded in the heart of Caracas, Venezuela’s capital.
Early reports indicate that the United States conducted extensive air, sea, and ground strikes across the country, targeting military installations.
Communications facilities, and strategic infrastructure. The mission culminated in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by U.S. forces — who then transported them to the United States to face federal criminal charges, including alleged narco‑terrorism and drug trafficking offenses. Continue reading…