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=== Assistant: Here’s the accurate, up-to-date situation based on multiple major news outlets and verified reporting — including Reute… === Here’s the accurate, up-to-date situation based on multiple major news outlets and verified reporting — including Reuters, AP, CBS News, ABC News, and Wikipedia’s country pages that have been updated with this event: Latest on Venezuela & MaduroReutersTrump says US has captured Venezuela President MaduroYesterday<ref>{{cite web|title=ReutersTrump says US has captured Venezuela President MaduroYesterday|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-says-us-has-captured-venezuela-president-maduro-2026-01-03/|publisher=ReutersTrump says US has captured Venezuela President MaduroYesterday|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref>CBS NewsMaduro arrives in U.S. after military operation in Venezuela, Trump administration officials weighs in on next stepsYesterday<ref>{{cite web|title=CBS NewsMaduro arrives in U.S. after military operation in Venezuela, Trump administration officials weighs in on next stepsYesterday|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/venezuela-us-military-strikes-maduro-trump/|publisher=CBS NewsMaduro arrives in U.S. after military operation in Venezuela, Trump administration officials weighs in on next stepsYesterday|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref>ABC NewsVenezuela live updates: Maduro to appear in federal court Monday on alleged drug chargesToday<ref>{{cite web|title=ABC NewsVenezuela live updates: Maduro to appear in federal court Monday on alleged drug chargesToday|url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/venezuela-live-updates-trump-give-details-after-us/?id=127792811|publisher=ABC NewsVenezuela live updates: Maduro to appear in federal court Monday on alleged drug chargesToday|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref>ReutersLegality of US capture of Venezuela's Maduro in focus at United NationsToday<ref>{{cite web|title=ReutersLegality of US capture of Venezuela's Maduro in focus at United NationsToday|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/legality-us-capture-venezuelas-maduro-focus-united-nations-2026-01-04/|publisher=ReutersLegality of US capture of Venezuela's Maduro in focus at United NationsToday|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref>The GuardianAlbanese calls for 'peaceful, democratic transition' of power in Venezuela after US capture of Nicolás MaduroYesterday<ref>{{cite web|title=The GuardianAlbanese calls for 'peaceful, democratic transition' of power in Venezuela after US capture of Nicolás MaduroYesterday|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/04/albanese-calls-for-peaceful-democratic-transition-of-power-in-venezuela-after-us-capture-of-nicolas-maduro|publisher=The GuardianAlbanese calls for 'peaceful, democratic transition' of power in Venezuela after US capture of Nicolás MaduroYesterday|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> ==== According to reliable reporting: ==== * U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces carried out a military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Reuters<ref>{{cite web|title=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-says-us-has-captured-venezuela-president-maduro-2026-01-03/|publisher=reuters.com|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> * Maduro was reportedly transported out of Venezuela and flown to the United States and is now in U.S. custody. Reuters<ref>{{cite web|title=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-says-us-has-captured-venezuela-president-maduro-2026-01-03/|publisher=reuters.com|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> * U.S. officials say he’s expected to appear in Manhattan federal court to face charges including narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy. ABC News<ref>{{cite web|title=ABC News|url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/venezuela-live-updates-trump-give-details-after-us/?id=127792811|publisher=ABC News|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> This is being described by U.S. officials as part of a military-supported law-enforcement operation called Operation Absolute Resolve. Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_strikes_in_Venezuela|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> Important: This isn’t merely speculation — it’s being reported as a current international development with global reactions, international debate, and preparations for legal proceedings in New York. ==== According to multiple reports: ==== * The U.S. carried out strikes and special operations in Caracas. Reuters<ref>{{cite web|title=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-says-us-has-captured-venezuela-president-maduro-2026-01-03/|publisher=reuters.com|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> * Maduro and his wife were taken from their location and flown to the U.S. — reportedly via a naval ship and then to New York. Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_strikes_in_Venezuela|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> * Scenes of helicopters, explosions, and strikes in Venezuela’s capital have been reported. ABC News<ref>{{cite web|title=ABC News|url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/venezuela-live-updates-trump-give-details-after-us/?id=127792811|publisher=ABC News|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> This is being widely described as one of the most unusual U.S. military actions in Latin America in decades. Reuters<ref>{{cite web|title=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/world-reacts-us-strikes-venezuela-2026-01-03/|publisher=reuters.com|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> ==== The U.S. has long-standing federal indictments against Maduro (from 2020) on serious criminal charges, including: ==== * Narco-terrorism conspiracy * Cocaine importation conspiracy * Other drug-related conspiracies U.S. officials say that is the legal basis for him being brought into U.S. custody to face trial in federal court in New York. Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_of_America_v._Nicol%C3%A1s_Maduro|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> ==== The situation has sparked an international uproar: ==== * The United Nations and many countries are questioning the legality of the operation, saying it may violate international law and sovereignty norms. Reuters<ref>{{cite web|title=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/legality-us-capture-venezuelas-maduro-focus-united-nations-2026-01-04/|publisher=reuters.com|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> * Some governments condemn the action as unlawful and an overreach. The Guardian<ref>{{cite web|title=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/04/albanese-calls-for-peaceful-democratic-transition-of-power-in-venezuela-after-us-capture-of-nicolas-maduro|publisher=The Guardian|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> * Others have reacted cautiously or in line with U.S. policy preferences. Reuters<ref>{{cite web|title=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/world-reacts-us-strikes-venezuela-2026-01-03/|publisher=reuters.com|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> So while the capture itself appears to have happened, the broader legal and geopolitical implications are highly contested. ==== The confusion earlier — including mine — came from the lack of up-to-the-minute reporting before these events hit major newswire services. But as of today’s reporting (Jan 4–5, 2026), credible sources do report that: ==== * Maduro was captured by U.S. forces * He is now in U.S. custody * He is expected to appear in a U.S. federal court to face charges These are not rumors — they are part of active global news coverage. Reuters<ref>{{cite web|title=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-says-us-has-captured-venezuela-president-maduro-2026-01-03/|publisher=reuters.com|access-date=2026-01-05}}</ref> ==== This is historic because: ==== * It’s extremely rare for one country’s military to physically seize a sitting head of state of another country. * It raises major international law questions. * It alters the political situation inside Venezuela. * It directly ties into U.S. domestic politics, migration issues, drug enforcement policy, and control of oil resources. If you want, I can next break down: # Why the U.S. says it justified the operation legally # What Maduro’s indictment charges are # What this means for Venezuela’s government and people # How other countries are responding internationally Just tell me which angle you want.
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