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MNN Global · January 3, 2026 · 1 min read

US President Claims Capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

What happened: US President Donald Trump announced that US forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a large-scale operation. Details about the event remain limited.

Why it matters:

  • This development could significantly impact US-Venezuela relations and regional stability.
  • It affects the Venezuelan government and its citizens amid ongoing political tensions.

MNN Take: The US government has taken a direct action against Venezuela's leadership, signalling a shift in its approach to the country's political crisis. Further details and official confirmations are awaited.

Sources: BBC News (Breaking)