https://theworldwatch.com/tags/maduro-captured/ Sun 26 Apr 2026 20:41:27 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1608961/in-a-historic-celebratory-development-millions-of-venezuelans-are-jubilantly-celebra/
UPDATE: In a historic celebratory development, millions of Venezuelans are jubilantly celebrating as socialism's grip ends after decades of oppression. The Maduro regime has collapsed in a U.S.-led operation, freeing millions from hyperinflation, starvation and narco-terrorism. ]]> Sat 03 Jan 2026 23:35:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1608961/in-a-historic-celebratory-development-millions-of-venezuelans-are-jubilantly-celebra/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1608975/president-trump-announce-the-capture-of-venezuelan-dictator-nicolas-maduro-in-caracas/
“Overwhelming American military power and airborne forces were used to launch a spectacular assault — an assault like people have not seen since World War Two — to bring outlaw dictator Nicolas Maduro to justice.” ]]> Sat 03 Jan 2026 23:32:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1608975/president-trump-announce-the-capture-of-venezuelan-dictator-nicolas-maduro-in-caracas/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1608950/breaking-update-on-venezuela-us-military-operation-and-capture-of-nicolas-maduro/
On January 3, 2026, In the overnight hours President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States conducted a "large-scale strike" against Venezuela. He stated that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured and flown out of the country during the operation, conducted in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement. Key reported details: Explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas early Saturday morning, with smoke visible near military sites including La Carlota Air Base and Fuerte Tiuna. Targets included military facilities in Caracas and surrounding states (Miranda, Aragua, La Guaira). Venezuelan officials declared a national emergency, mobilized troops, and called for calm while demanding "proof of life" for Maduro. The operation follows months of U.S. pressure on Maduro over allegations of drug trafficking and election irregularities. A press conference was scheduled for later that day at Mar-a-Lago. Information is developing; sources include major news outlets reporting on Trump's statement and events in Caracas. ]]> Sat 03 Jan 2026 12:23:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1608950/breaking-update-on-venezuela-us-military-operation-and-capture-of-nicolas-maduro/