A soldier stands atop an armored vehicle driving toward Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo)
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Firstpost05-01-2026, 00:32

Maduro's Security Decimated in US Raid, Interim President Appointed Amid Shock

  • Venezuela's Defence Minister General Vladimir Padrino confirmed heavy losses for former President Nicolas Maduro's security team during a US operation that led to his capture.
  • Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has been appointed interim president, and Venezuelan armed forces are deployed nationwide to safeguard sovereignty.
  • Maduro was captured in a US military operation, leaving Venezuelans shell-shocked and Caracas in a tense calm with many businesses closed.
  • US President Donald Trump stated his administration would "run" Venezuela with interim President Delcy Rodriguez, while loyal officials demand Maduro's release.
  • Exiled Venezuelans celebrated Maduro's capture, who led the country for over a decade through widely considered rigged elections.

Why It Matters: Maduro captured, security decimated in US raid; interim president appointed amid national shock.

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