Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. (Image: Reuters)
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News1804-01-2026, 07:16

US Commandos Raid Maduro's Bedroom, Drag Him Out; Trump Says US Will 'Run' Venezuela

  • Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were captured by US forces in a night-time raid at Fort Tiuna military complex in Caracas.
  • The operation, carried out by US Army’s Delta Force with FBI assistance, concluded in under 30 minutes, with no American fatalities reported.
  • US President Donald Trump confirmed the raid, stating Maduro was removed from a "fortress" and that the US would "run" Venezuela.
  • Maduro and Flores were taken out of Venezuela and are expected to face narco-terrorism charges in the United States.
  • The raid followed months of US pressure and surveillance on Maduro, with warnings issued by VP JD Vance regarding drug trafficking and stolen oil.

Why It Matters: US forces captured Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores in Caracas, with Trump declaring the US will govern Venezuela.

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