Maduro detained in Caracas: Venezuela's president delivered to the US for trial

Detention of Nicolas Maduro

According to Главком: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were detained by American military forces in Caracas and taken to the United States. Maduro will be charged with illegal arms and drug trafficking. The U.S. Department of Justice released a new indictment related to the activities of the Venezuelan president.

Maduro will appear in Manhattan federal court for the first time on Monday. This detention occurred as part of a large-scale U.S. operation in Venezuela that took place on January 3, 2026. Nicolas Maduro has been serving as president since March 5, 2013, after winning the election on April 14, 2013, ahead of Henrique Capriles.

Comments from the President of the United States

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, commented on this event, stating that Maduro along with his wife was captured and taken out of the country as part of a joint operation with American law enforcement.

Trump also emphasized the success of the large-scale U.S. operation against Venezuela and its leader Nicolas Maduro. The arrest represents a significant event in international politics as it indicates active U.S. engagement in combatting illegal activities in Venezuela.

The detention of Nicolas Maduro and his wife may have far-reaching consequences for the political situation in Venezuela, as well as for relations between the U.S. and Latin American countries. This event underscores the determination of the U.S. in fighting illegal schemes related to drug and arms trafficking and may lead to new changes in regional politics, as well as potential reactions from Venezuela's allies.

The international community will closely monitor the developments of this case and its impact on stability in the country.