The United States has announced criminal charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following what U.S. officials described as a major military and law-enforcement operation conducted in Venezuela in early January 2026. The events have drawn global attention and prompted intense debate over international law, regional stability, and the future of Venezuela’s leadership.
According to statements from the U.S. government, the operation resulted in Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, being taken into U.S. custody and transferred to American jurisdiction. Venezuelan authorities and several foreign governments have disputed the legality of the action, while international organizations have called for restraint and further clarification.
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