Day: January 3, 2026
Cuba is something we’ll end up talking about, says Trump
US President Donald Trump suggested that Cuba could become a new focus of his administration’s foreign policy, calling the country a “failing nation” as Secretary of State Marco Rubio signalled a tougher stance toward Havana.
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Leftists in NYC are protesting the arrest and demanding the release of Nicolas Maduro, claiming the captured criminal dictator is the “rightful” President of Venezuela.
— AFpost (@AFpost) Jan 3, 2026
‼️🇺🇸💥🇻🇪The Night Caracas Fell
How U.S. Forces Captured Venezuela’s PresidentIn the early hours of January 3, 2026, the political landscape of Latin America changed in a flash of missiles, helicopters, and breaking news.
The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela that culminated in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The world woke up to a headline few expected.
According to U.S. officials, the assault began before dawn with targeted strikes on Venezuelan air defense systems and key military installations around Caracas. Explosions echoed through the capital as fighter jets and unmanned aircraft cleared the way for what would follow. Civilians in the city heard at least seven major detonations as the assault unfolded.
Once defenses were weakened, elite U.S. forces moved in. The Delta Force unit, known for its high-stakes missions, was reportedly deployed by helicopter into the heart of Caracas. These troops executed a rapid insertion, bypassing most of the defensive lines to reach Maduro’s compound with precision.
Maduro and his wife were captured alive. U.S. President Donald Trump later announced that the couple had been flown out of Venezuela and taken into custody. Officials said that Maduro would face charges in the United States related to long-standing allegations including narcotics trafficking and terrorism-linked offenses.
Trump described the mission as a success and said the United States would “temporarily run” Venezuela to ensure a stable transition and rebuild key infrastructure, especially the country’s oil sector. He justified the operation as necessary to protect American security interests and restore order in Venezuela after years of economic collapse and political repression.
Amid global shock and diplomatic uproar, Venezuela’s vice president was rapidly sworn in under a constitutional provision that allows the second-in-command to assume power when a president is removed. This move further deepened political uncertainty inside the country.
The operation was the result of months of planning and intelligence activity, with U.S. forces and law enforcement agencies reportedly coordinating the strategy. While the Pentagon has not released full operational details, sources indicate that the mission employed air strikes, ground forces, and special operations teams in a tightly timed assault similar to past high-profile raids.
Now the world watches as Venezuela enters uncharted territory. Some see the operation as a decisive blow against a regime accused of corruption and human rights abuses. Others view it as a dangerous precedent in international relations and a violation of national sovereignty. With Maduro now in U.S. custody, the debate over legitimacy, law, and power has only just begun.
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— DI313_ (@DI313_) Jan 3, 2026