Trump on Venezuela: 'We are going to run the country'

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete January 3, 2026 at 06:20 PM

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US urges its citizens to flee Venezuela amid reports of paramilitaries

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President Trump announced the U.S. will govern Venezuela until a transition can occur. On January 3rd, the U.S. launched strikes in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Trump stated the couple was apprehended at a fortified residence and will be transported to New York, with only minor U.S. injuries reported. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Maduro's indictment in New York on drug and weapons charges, stating he will be prosecuted in American courts. In response, Venezuela declared a national emergency, condemning what it described as "extremely serious military aggression" by the U.S.

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Venezuela declared a national emergency, denouncing military aggression.

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Maduro was indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges.

factual — Attorney General Pam Bondi100% confidence

Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured on 3 January.

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The United States launched strikes against the country.

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The US will run Venezuela until a 'proper transition can take place.'

quote — President Donald Trump100% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Pam Bondi 50% New York ×260% United States 80% Donald Trump ×290% Venezuela ×390% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×390%

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venezuela 100% us intervention 90% nicolas maduro 80% military aggression 70% drugs and weapons charges 60% captured 60% american justice 50% national emergency 50% transition 40%