The U.S. Captures Venezuela’s President: Imperialism Unmasked
On the early morning of January 3, 2026, the United States carried out an unprecedented military operation against Venezuela that culminated in the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from Venezuelan soil. President Donald Trump proudly announced that U.S. forces had executed a “large-scale strike” and that Maduro was now in U.S. custody, soon to face federal charges in New York. The administration even declared its intention to temporarily run Venezuela while overseeing a “transition” of power. This moment isn’t just a geopolitical headline — it’s a stark illustration of unrestrained U.S. imperial authority in the 21st century. Reuters +1 What Happened The assault began in the dead of night with aircraft and explosions over Caracas and other parts of Venezuela. U.S. special operations forces reportedly carried out a coordinated assault — dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve” — involving air strikes and elite ground units targeting Maduro’...