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Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro: what is known about the special operation

Трамп оголосив про захоплення президента Венесуели Мадуро: деталі спеціальної операції. Photo: Главком

Capture of the President of Venezuela

US President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores as a result of a special operation that took place on January 3, 2026. Nicolas Maduro has been serving as president since March 5, 2013, when he assumed the position following the death of Hugo Chavez.

Nicolas Maduro was born on November 23, 1962. He won the general elections on April 14, 2013, where his main opponent was Enrique Capriles. Alongside his political career, Maduro married Cilia Flores in July 2013. Cilia Flores, born on January 1, 1953, also played an important role in the political life of the country.

Consequences of the Capture

As a result of the special operation, according to Trump, Maduro was captured by US forces during a 'large-scale strike'. Following these events, a state of emergency was declared in Venezuela. Maduro and Flores remained in the spotlight as their capture could significantly impact the political situation in the region.

  • Nicolas Maduro has one biological son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra (junior).
  • He also has several stepchildren: Walter, Josvel, and Yosser.

This situation has caused widespread resonance in the international community and within Venezuela itself, where social tensions are observed.

The capture of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores may have significant consequences for the political stability of Venezuela. – Unknown source

The state of emergency declared in the country indicates possible social unrest and increased tension among the population. In an international context, this may also affect relations between the US and Latin America, as several countries are ready to express their positions regarding the new political realities in the region. The further development of events will remain under the close attention of the global community.