Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:39pm on 03 Jan 2026,Saturday International
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured during a US military raid, CNN reported. The operation took place overnight at a guarded military base near Caracas. Loud explosions were heard across the city as US forces carried out the strike. US President Donald Trump later confirmed the capture on social media. He also shared a photo showing Maduro blindfolded and handcuffed in US custody. The couple were flown out of Venezuela to face charges in the United States. Venezuela accused Washington of an imperialist attack. Regional tensions remain high.
