US Captures Venezuela President Maduro in Overnight Raid
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WASHINGTON: U.S. forces conducted a pre-dawn strike on Venezuela early Saturday, seizing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, officials said. President Donald Trump announced the operation on Truth Social and detailed the capture at a Mar-a-Lago briefing later. U.S. accounts said elite units, supported by CIA assets, carried out the raid after weeks of intelligence gathering and a military buildup; the administration said it will hold Maduro on narco-terrorism charges and manage Venezuela until a safe transition. Venezuelan authorities had no immediate confirmation. The operation prompted regional concern and mixed domestic reactions. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 11 original reports from The Cambodia News, Free Malaysia Today, Asian News International (ANI), The Straits Times, thepeterboroughexaminer.com, CNA, The News-Gazette, The Times of India, KTSM 9 News, Space Coast Daily and https://www.fox34.com.
Timeline of Events
- August: U.S. intelligence reportedly places CIA personnel and assets near Venezuela.
- Late December: U.S. builds naval force off Venezuela and increases sanctions; tankers seized.
- Four days before Jan 3: Trump approves raid after planning and rehearsals.
- Early hours Jan 3: U.S. strikes Caracas; Maduro and his wife reportedly captured and flown out.
- Jan 3: Trump announces capture on Truth Social and holds a Mar-a-Lago briefing; global reactions follow.
- Articles Published:
- 11
- Right Leaning:
- 1
- Left Leaning:
- 0
- Neutral:
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- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 91%, Right 9%
The U.S. administration and allied security agencies gained short-term strategic and legal advantages by seizing Maduro, asserting control over Venezuelan leadership, and intending to prosecute him under U.S. narco-terrorism statutes.
Venezuelan civilians, national institutions, and regional stability suffered immediate disruption, increased humanitarian risk, and diplomatic fallout following the unilateral U.S. military action.
After reading and researching latest news.... U.S. officials report a pre-dawn strike on Jan 3 seized President Nicolás Maduro and his wife; administration cites narco-terrorism charges and says it will oversee Venezuela until a transition. Independent verification remains limited; regional diplomatic ramifications are immediate and unresolved. further reporting required now.
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US Captures Venezuela President Maduro in Overnight Raid
The Cambodia News Free Malaysia Today Asian News International (ANI) The Straits Times thepeterboroughexaminer.com CNA The News-Gazette The Times of India KTSM 9 News Space Coast Daily
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