The United States has confirmed a major military operation in Venezuela, resulting in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to New York in early January 2026. The move followed weeks of heightened tensions, sanctions enforcement, and military pressure, with former US President Donald Trump claiming the action was aimed at restoring stability. Related News Suspended Ondo ADC chair faults leadership, threatens legal action China confirms invite to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' Trump accuses UK of 'great stupidity' for Chagos Islands deal Venezuela’s leadership has rejected the operation, calling it illegal and declaring Maduro remains the country’s legitimate leader. The development has drawn global condemnation and sparked intense debate over sovereignty, international law, and the future of Venezuela as the crisis continues to unfold. Venezuela’s leadership has rejected the operation, calling it illegal and declaring Maduro remains the country’s legitimate leader. The development has drawn global condemnation and sparked intense debate over sovereignty, international law, and the future of Venezuela as the crisis continues to unfold.
So This Happened (EP 362) reviews: US detains Venezuela’s President Maduro amid escalating crisis
