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

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 75% complete by Caolán Magee,Urooba JamalJanuary 3, 2026 at 08:27 AM
Live: Trump claims Venezuela’s Maduro ‘captured’ after attacks
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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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Conflict
Primary framing
Diplomatic
Secondary framing
Mixed Tone
Sensationalism
Factual
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The government of President Maduro had declared ‌a national ‌emergency following the series of attacks.

factual — null100% confidence

Venezuela’s government accused the US of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states.

factual — Venezuela’s government90% confidence

President Donald Trump says the United States ⁠has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

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Smoke rises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela

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Geographic Perspective
Venezuela

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