U.S. President Donald Trump sparked global shockwaves on Saturday, January 3, 2026, by declaring on Truth Social that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been "captured and flown out of the country" in a U.S.-led operation. The unverified claim, posted amid heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas, has drawn urgent calls for clarification from international observers 🌍.
🚨 "The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader," Trump wrote, adding that Maduro was now in U.S. custody. Venezuelan state media has yet to confirm the allegations, while social media platforms are flooded with #WhereIsMaduro trends.
Analysts note this development—if proven—would mark a dramatic escalation in U.S.-Venezuela relations, which have been strained since Trump\'s earlier sanctions campaigns. Latin American leaders are convening emergency meetings, with Brazil\'s foreign ministry urging "restraint until facts are clear."
📱 Gen-Z activists are dominating online discourse, with TikTok videos dissecting satellite imagery of Caracas and memes comparing the situation to Netflix\'s Narcos. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency traders report volatile swings in Venezuela\'s Petro token amid the uncertainty.
