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U.S. Strike Captures Venezuelan Leader Maduro, Reports Say

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WASHINGTON — The United States conducted a large-scale strike against Venezuela on Saturday and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, authorities said. President Donald Trump announced the operation on social media. Venezuelan officials called the attack an "imperialist" assault and urged citizens to protest. Attorney General Pam Bondi said prosecutors will pursue charges in New York based on an indictment alleging narco-terrorism. Officials reported 35 strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats since early September that killed at least 115 people, and the U.S. deployed a naval buildup to the region. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

About this summary

This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from WRAL, 8News, Yonhap News Agency, 2 News Nevada, Spectrum News Bay News 9 and PBS.org.

Timeline of Events

Early September — Officials report start of 35 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats.
Weeks following — U.S. deploys a significant naval buildup to the region amid rising tensions.
Saturday, Jan. 3 — U.S. conducts a large-scale strike and reports capture of Maduro and his wife.
Jan. 3 — President Trump announces the operation on social media and schedules a press briefing.
Jan. 4 — Attorney General Pam Bondi and prosecutors indicate plans to pursue New York charges based on an indictment.

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Who Benefited

U.S. authorities and prosecutors benefited by detaining Maduro to pursue criminal charges and advancing counter-narcotics objectives.

Who Impacted

Venezuelan civilians, political opponents, and regional diplomatic stability suffered immediate humanitarian, political, and security consequences.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... U.S. forces executed a strike that officials say captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife; an indictment alleges narco-terrorism. The operation followed months of maritime strikes and a naval buildup; Venezuelan authorities called the action an imperialist assault and urged public protests this week.

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