US EditionGet the Facts: Is Venezuela a primary drug trafficker to the United States?
The US military operation used overwhelming force to capture Maduro and his wife, who face trial for running a vast narco-trafficking network responsible for drug deaths in the US.
- United States armed forces launched an extraordinary operation named 'Midnight Hammer' in Caracas, capturing Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, who will soon face charges in the Southern District of New York.
- As alleged in the indictment, Maduro supervised the Cartel de las Solis and deployed Tren de Arragua to terrorize communities and traffic deadly drugs into the United States.
- Overwhelming air, land and sea power supported the raid, with helicopters, planes and ships incapacitating Venezuelan forces, and U.S. leaders reporting no casualties or equipment losses.
- Maduro and his wife are being detained on a ship bound for New York, while United States leaders said they will run Venezuela until a safe, proper, and judicious transition can occur and remain prepared to mount a second wave if needed.
- U.S. officials said drug flows from Venezuela flooded the United States, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths, and claimed they’ve knocked out 97% of drugs by sea, with U.S. oil companies planning billions to rebuild oil infrastructure.
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While Arab states stay silent, Palestinians voice support for Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro
The vast majority of Arab states have not commented on the U.S. strikes in Venezuela, but Hamas and Hezbollah condemned them. On social media, Palestinians rallied around captured President Nicolás Maduro, a longtime supporter of the Palestinian cause
Infobae Colombia spoke with a political scientist who pointed out that the country does not have a diplomatic strategy, an adequate military plan or the resources needed to deal with the consequences of what is happening in the neighboring country, with which it shares 2,200 kilometers of border
The United States has shocked the world by suddenly invading Venezuela and arresting President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. This operation was a major display of American military power. Maduro has been brought to the United States under tight security, and preparations are underway for his trial.
Gen. Caine: ‘Only the United States’ could pull off Maduro capture
by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News January 4, 2026 “Operation Absolute Resolve,” the U.S. military operation that led to the apprehension of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, was an extraordinarily complex mission executed with exacting coordination, global reach, and zero American casualties, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan “Raizin” Caine said on […]
On the night of January 3, the United States was detained in Caracas by Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores. They were taken to New York. On the same day, Maduro was charged with drug terrorism, the spread of cocaine, "the possession of machine guns and explosive devices to harm the United States." However, some media and politicians suggest that the real purpose of the military operation and the interest of the Ameri…
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