There is someone vying for Maduro's seat, who was kidnapped by the US.

03.01.2026 15:01

As the U.S. military conducted airstrikes in various regions of Venezuela, including Caracas, explosion sounds were heard throughout the night and U.S. helicopters were seen in the capital's skies. Trump announced that Maduro and his wife had been captured and taken out of the country, while opposition leader Maria Corina Machado stated, "We are ready to take over the government."

The U.S. military conducted airstrikes in various regions of Venezuela, primarily in the capital Caracas. Explosions were heard throughout the night, and U.S. military helicopters were seen in the skies over the capital.

TRUMP: MADURO AND HIS WIFE HAVE BEEN EXTRACTED FROM THE COUNTRY

Following the operation, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife had been captured and extracted from the country. Trump stated that the operation was carried out in coordination with U.S. law enforcement agencies. He also mentioned that details regarding the developments would be shared later and announced that a press conference would be held at Mar-a-Lago.

Someone is vying for the chair of Maduro, who was kidnapped by the U.S. — Maria Corina Machado

"WE ARE READY TO TAKE OVER THE GOVERNMENT"

As tensions rose in the region, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado made a notable statement. Machado said, "We are ready to take over the government in Venezuela."

SIGNALING WHAT IS TO COME

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Machado stated in a speech at the Norwegian government representative office in Oslo on December 11, 2025, "We will make Venezuela the center of energy, technology, and democracy in the Americas. We will welcome you all to a bright, democratic, and free country, and this will happen very soon."

SHE DEDICATED THE AWARD TO TRUMP

After winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Machado made a statement on the U.S.-based social media platform X, saying, "I dedicate this award to the suffering people of Venezuela and to Trump for his steadfast support of my cause." The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to opposition leader Machado for her struggle to defend Venezuela's democratic rights.

There is someone vying for Maduro's seat, who was kidnapped by the US.

TRUMP: MADURO AND HIS WIFE HAVE BEEN EXTRACTED FROM THE COUNTRY

"WE ARE READY TO TAKE OVER THE GOVERNMENT"

SIGNALING WHAT IS TO COME

SHE DEDICATED THE AWARD TO TRUMP

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