This image posted on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account on January 3, 2026, shows what President Trump says is Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro onboard the USS Iwo Jima after the US military captured him on January 3, 2026.- AFP
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Firstpost03-01-2026, 22:15

US Claims Maduro Captured, Vows Justice; Venezuela Denies, Accuses of Attacks

  • US President Donald Trump hailed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US military, with the Attorney General vowing "full wrath" of American justice.
  • Maduro and his wife face drug and terrorism charges in the United States, which alleges his involvement in narcotics trafficking and support for terrorist activities.
  • Venezuela vehemently denied the capture, accusing US forces of "criminal aggression" and military strikes on residential areas.
  • Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez announced a "massive deployment" of military resources for comprehensive defense against US "invading" forces.
  • Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting to address the alleged US attacks, amid uncertainty over Maduro's whereabouts.

Why It Matters: US claims Maduro captured and charged; Venezuela denies, accuses US of attacks, and seeks UN intervention.

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