US President Donald Trump says the US has "captured" Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who earlier declared a national emergency and hit out at US "military aggression" after attacks in the capital, Caracas.
Donald Trump says US forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
Trump says US has captured Maduro: On Truth Social, President Donald Trump says that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured, and are being flown to the US.
Venezuela demands proof of life: Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has stated in an audio message to state TV that the government does not know their whereabouts and demanded proof of life.
US carries out strikes: Trump says the US has “successfully carried out a large-scale strike” against Venezuela and Maduro.
Explosions in Caracas: Large explosions were reported across Venezuela, with at least seven occurring in the capital, Caracas, early on Saturday. There have also been multiple reports of low-flying aircraft sweeping through Caracas.
Areas targeted: The explosions appear to have primarily affected military and strategic locations, though the Venezuelan defence minister claims US strikes also hit civilian areas.
Donald Trump says US forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
Trump says US has captured Maduro: On Truth Social, President Donald Trump says that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured, and are being flown to the US.
Venezuela demands proof of life: Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has stated in an audio message to state TV that the government does not know their whereabouts and demanded proof of life.
US carries out strikes: Trump says the US has “successfully carried out a large-scale strike” against Venezuela and Maduro.
Explosions in Caracas: Large explosions were reported across Venezuela, with at least seven occurring in the capital, Caracas, early on Saturday. There have also been multiple reports of low-flying aircraft sweeping through Caracas.
Areas targeted: The explosions appear to have primarily affected military and strategic locations, though the Venezuelan defence minister claims US strikes also hit civilian areas.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-03/venezuela-explosions-low-flying-aircraft/106196656