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US Attacks Venezuela, Captures Maduro and His Wife; AG Bondi Says Charges Include 'Narco-Terrorism'

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Maya Rodriguez
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US President Trump announced on Saturday, January 3, 2026, that the US had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a military operation. The operation was carried out by US forces, and Maduro and his wife were removed from the country.

The US government has charged Maduro and his wife with 'Narco-Terrorism', according to a statement by Attorney General Bondi. The charges are related to the alleged involvement of Maduro and his wife in the trafficking of narcotics and terrorist activities.

The operation was carried out in response to the growing unrest in Venezuela, where protests have been ongoing for months. The US government has been critical of Maduro's handling of the crisis, and has imposed sanctions on the country.

The capture of Maduro and his wife is a significant development in the crisis, and has been met with mixed reactions from around the world. Some have welcomed the move as a step towards resolving the crisis, while others have expressed concern about the implications of the operation.

The US government has stated that the operation was carried out in accordance with international law, and that Maduro and his wife will face trial in the US.

The operation has also raised questions about the role of the US in the crisis, and whether the move will help to resolve the situation or exacerbate it.

The US government has stated that the operation was carried out in response to the growing unrest in Venezuela, and that it is committed to supporting the Venezuelan people in their quest for democracy and stability.

The capture of Maduro and his wife is a significant development in the crisis, and has been met with mixed reactions from around the world. Some have welcomed the move as a step towards resolving the crisis, while others have expressed concern about the implications of the operation.

The US government has stated that the operation was carried out in accordance with international law, and that Maduro and his wife will face trial in the US.

The operation has also raised questions about the role of the US in the crisis, and whether the move will help to resolve the situation or exacerbate it.

The US government has stated that the operation was carried out in response to the growing unrest in Venezuela, and that it is committed to supporting the Venezuelan people in their quest for democracy and stability.

The operation has been met with mixed reactions from around the world, with some welcoming the move as a step towards resolving the crisis, while others have expressed concern about the implications of the operation.

The US government has stated that the operation was carried out in accordance with international law, and that Maduro and his wife will face trial in the US.

The operation has also raised questions about the role of the US in the crisis, and whether the move will help to resolve the situation or exacerbate it.

The US government has stated that the operation was carried out in response to the growing unrest in Venezuela, and that it is committed to supporting the Venezuelan people in their quest for democracy and stability.

The operation has been met with mixed reactions from around the world, with some welcoming the move as a step towards resolving the crisis, while others have expressed concern about the implications of the operation.

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