Nicolas Maduro

Nicolas Maduro

A photograph which US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account shows what he describes as Venezuelan President "Nicolas Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima" amphibious assault ship, currently in the Caribbean Sea January 3, 2026. The image appears to be taken from a printed photograph, as white edging can be seen around the image. What appears to be the letters DEA can be seen on a black uniformed person next to Venezuelan president Maduro. US president Trump said DEA officials were involved in the operation. Verifying the location was not immediately possible as the photograph is tightly cropped. But the patterning of grey hairs within Maduro's mustache matched recent imagery of him. @realDonaldTrump/Handout via REUTERS

Maduro, wife being taken to New York: Trump

He also said the operation to capture Maduro had been planned earlier, but was delayed due to weather conditions

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a press conference, days after he said Venezuela would deploy military, police and civilian defenses at 284 "battlefront" locations across the country, amid heightened tensions with the U.S., in Caracas, Venezuela, September 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

How Nicolás Maduro has maintained power in Venezuela

In a video posted by the US military, a small boat moving across the water is struck by a large explosion. The camera then zooms out to show the vessel engulfed in flames and smoke. Photo: Collected/DW

US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four

People bathe on a beach next to the El Palito refinery of the Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela February 10, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

What could Maduro offer Trump in potential talks? Oil

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters/File

Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a press conference, days after he said Venezuela would deploy military, police and civilian defenses at 284 "battlefront" locations across the country, amid heightened tensions with the U.S., in Caracas, Venezuela, September 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Venezuela's Maduro says US behavior is 'aggression,' communications largely cut

Members of the National Bolivarian Militia hold flags following Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's call for a nationwide recruitment drive in La Guaira, Venezuela, August 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Venezuela to boost troops to tackle drug trafficking as US strengthens military in Caribbean

Venezuelan migrants disembark the airplane as they arrive on a repatriation flight from Mexico at the Simon Bolivar International Airport, in Maiquetia, Venezuela March 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Venezuela reaches agreement with US to resume repatriation flights of migrants

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro reacts while announcing changes to his cabinet, at the Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela August 27, 2024. Photo: Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS

Venezuela's Maduro shakes up cabinet after contested election

A woman reacts during the minute of silence in honor of those killed in protests in Venezuela, as people gather on the day of global protests against Venezuela's election results, in Quito, Ecuador, August 17, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Karen Toro

Venezuelan opposition protests as election dispute drags on

enezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado speaks during a protest against election results that awarded Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro with a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela, August 3, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

Venezuela's Machado says Maduro relying on military to stay in power

General view of the Supreme Court building in Caracas, Venezuela May 8, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo

Venezuela's top court says opposition failed to submit proof in election dispute

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Venezuela's Maduro rejects Panama's offer of safe passage