Trump bombs Venezuela, US ‘captures’ Maduro: All that we know
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces conducted a military operation in Venezuela and captured its President, Nicolas Maduro, and the First Lady. Explosions were reported in Caracas, the capital, and nearby areas as tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela had been growing. The U.S. has not confirmed all the details of the operation, and Venezuela has not officially acknowledged Maduro's capture.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump stated the U.S. military attacked Venezuela and captured the country's President, Nicolas Maduro.
- Bombings occurred in several parts of Caracas and surrounding Venezuelan states on January 3, 2026.
- Explosions were heard near Fort Tiuna, a main military base in Caracas.
- The Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency and accused the U.S. of the bombings.
- Colombia's President Gustavo Petro listed several locations in Venezuela that were reportedly hit, including La Carlota airbase and the Venezuelan presidential palace, Miraflores.
- President Trump used his Truth Social platform to announce the operation and said more details would be shared at a future news conference.
- The U.S. government advised American citizens to avoid traveling to Venezuela.
- Venezuela has not confirmed nor denied President Trump's claim about Maduro's capture.
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