Live: Trump claims Venezuela’s Maduro ‘captured’ after attacks

US urges its citizens to flee Venezuela amid reports of paramilitaries
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On January 3, 2026, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government declared a national emergency following a series of attacks across the country. Venezuela accused the United States of military aggression, alleging attacks on civilian and military installations in multiple states. In response, then US President Donald Trump claimed the United States had "captured" Maduro and his wife and removed them from Venezuela. The alleged capture followed what Trump described as "large-scale" strikes. The events took place amidst rising tensions between the two nations.
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AI-ExtractedThe government of President Maduro had declared a national emergency following the series of attacks.
Venezuela’s government accused the US of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states.
President Donald Trump says the United States has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Smoke rises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela
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