Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
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News1803-01-2026, 20:58

Maduro Captured, Heading to US for Narco-Terrorism Charges: Trump

  • US President Donald Trump announced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores were captured in a "large-scale strike."
  • They are reportedly aboard the USS Iwo Jima, en route to New York to face prosecution.
  • US Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed charges including narco-terrorism, cocaine importation, and machinegun possession.
  • Trump accused Maduro of leading a "narco-terrorist" government and reiterated past accusations of killing people.
  • Venezuela condemned the action as an "imperialist attack" and urged citizens to protest.

Why It Matters: Trump claims Maduro captured and en route to US for narco-terrorism charges; Venezuela calls it an attack.

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