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Maduro Arrested and Taken to US After Military Operation

Published January 4, 2026, 07:21

Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela, has been arrested by US forces and taken to the US, where he is expected to be tried. The arrest followed a US military operation in Venezuela. The White House released a video showing Maduro being escorted in handcuffs to the DEA headquarters in Manhattan, where he said “Goodnight and Happy New Year”. Donald Trump described the operation as one of the most successful military operations in US history and stated that the US will continue to oversee the situation in Venezuela until a safe transition is achieved. The UN Security Council will convene an emergency session on Monday to discuss the situation in Venezuela, following a request from Venezuela, Colombia, China and Russia.