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Republican Senator: “Maduro is in US Custody, Will Be Held Accountable for Crimes”

Published January 3, 2026, 12:19
Republican Senator: “Maduro is in US Custody, Will Be Held Accountable for Crimes”

US Republican Senator Mike Lee stated on Saturday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed him that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, arrested by US forces, will be tried in the United States on criminal charges. Senator Lee added that the US military operation in Venezuela has been completed. US Under Secretary of State Christopher Landau described Maduro's arrest as a new beginning for Venezuela, emphasizing that the president will finally be held accountable for his actions. The arrest was carried out by members of the Delta Force and announced by President Trump, who stated that Maduro and his wife were transported out of the country.