Members of Italian left-wing groups Rete dei Comunisti, Cambiare Rotta and OSA hold a protest, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, near the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Matteo Minnella
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India Warns Citizens: Avoid Venezuela Amid Maduro's US Capture

  • India's Ministry of External Affairs advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela due to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by the US.
  • Indians currently in Venezuela are urged to exercise extreme caution, restrict movements, and contact the Embassy of India in Caracas.
  • US President Donald Trump confirmed Maduro's capture in a large-scale strike on Caracas, triggering political uncertainty.
  • Maduro is reportedly being transported to New York on the USS Iwo Jima to face charges related to supporting drug cartels.
  • Around 50 Non-Resident Indians and 30 Persons of Indian Origin reside in Venezuela.

Why It Matters: India issues travel advisory for Venezuela following US capture of President Maduro, urging caution.

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