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- Published: Sat Jan 3, 2026, 2:00 PM
US to ‘run’ Venezuela, use oil reserves until transition after Maduro capture
By:Meher DhanjalElizabeth GonzalesPoojaraj Maniyeri- Share:
Key Events
7:05 AM,Jan 4, 2026
Venezuela court orders VP to act as interim leader
5:15 AM,Jan 4, 2026
Maduro arrives in New York
12:35 AM,Jan 4, 2026
UN Security Council to meet on Monday
9:38 PM,Jan 3, 2026
US oil firms to head into Venezuela
9:12 PM,Jan 3, 2026
US embargo on Venezuelan oil remains in full effect
8:58 PM,Jan 3, 2026
US to 'run' Venezuela
4:27 PM,Jan 3, 2026
US announces drug, terrorism charges against Maduro
4:11 PM,Jan 3, 2026
What's next for Venezuela?
2:32 PM,Jan 3, 2026
Maduro to stand trial in US
2:01 PM,Jan 3, 2026
US captures Venezuelan President Maduro
2:00 PM,Jan 3, 2026
Blasts rock Venezuela
Summary
- Explosions hit Venezuela's Caracas early Saturday morning around 2am local time
- US confirms it has captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife
- Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez demands "immediate proof of life" for Maduro, wife
- Trump addresses nation at 8pm UAE time
- Maduro and his wife face indictments in New York's Southern District
- Charges against Maduro include: Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, and weapons-related conspiracy charges
- US aviation regulator shuts Caribbean airspace amid Venezuela action
- Trump says Washington will run Venezuela until safe, judicious transition
9:26 AM, Jan 04, 2026 8:45 AM, Jan 04, 2026 Starlink providing free service to Venezuelans
7:05 AM, Jan 04, 2026 Venezuela court orders VP to act as interim leader
5:52 AM, Jan 04, 2026 Video: US officials escort Maduro
Perp walked.pic.twitter.com/34iIsFUDdG
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 4, 20265:15 AM, Jan 04, 2026 Maduro arrives in New York
5:00 AM, Jan 04, 2026 Overview of Venezuela's largest military complex
4:50 AM, Jan 04, 2026 Analysis: No quick wins in tapping Venezuela's oil reserves
12:35 AM, Jan 04, 2026 UN Security Council to meet on Monday
12:24 AM, Jan 04, 2026 UK will 'shed no tears' over US seizing Maduro
The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate president and we shed no tears about the end of his regime Prime Minister Keir Starmer
12:21 AM, Jan 04, 2026 Emphasising stability
12:18 AM, Jan 04, 2026 Trump shares series of pictures
12:10 AM, Jan 04, 2026 'Necessary action'
11:45 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Ready to defend Venezuela'
11:35 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Maduro is Venezuela's only president'
11:21 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Who should lead post-Maduro transition?
The Venezuelan people are today rid of the dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro. We hope that President Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, elected in 2024, will be able to ensure this transition as quickly as possible. Emmanuel Macron
11:15 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'An act of war'
This blatant pursuit of regime change doesn’t just affect those abroad, it directly impacts New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of Venezuelans who call this city home. Zohran Mamdani
11:10 PM, Jan 03, 2026 India issues travel advisory
11:07 PM, Jan 03, 2026 French airlines told to avoid Venezuela airspace
10:48 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Qatar issues statement
10:48 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Gathered outside US embassy
10:38 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Mixed reactions among Venezuelans
10:19 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Machado 'doesn't have the support'
10:17 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Trump's press conference
10:03 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Americans protest in Chicago, Washington DC
10:02 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Make Venezuela great again'
9:38 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US may expand focus to Cuba
9:38 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US oil firms to head into Venezuela
9:32 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Supporting ordinary Venezuelans
9:30 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Trigger-based mission'
9:23 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Venezuela's Maduro, wife 'gave up' to US forces
9:20 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Months of planning and rehearsal'
9:19 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'American military might'
"At my direction, the U.S. Armed Forces conducted an extraordinary military operation in the capital of Venezuela...This was one of the most stunning, effective, and powerful displays of American military might and competence in American history." - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP ðºð¸ pic.twitter.com/QibvrRKsSv
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 3, 20269:15 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Vicious cartel'
"Maduro and his wife will soon face the full might of American justice and stand trial on American soil." - President Donald J. Trump ðºð¸ pic.twitter.com/aFag9QOkpH
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 3, 20269:12 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US embargo on Venezuelan oil remains in full effect
9:00 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Securing US borders
8:58 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US to 'run' Venezuela
8:53 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Headed for New York
8:49 PM, Jan 03, 2026 A brief glimpse into Trump's remarks
#WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, "No nation in the world could achieve what America achieved yesterday or frankly, in just a short period of time. All Venezuelan military capacities were rendered powerless as the men and women of our military, working with US law⦠pic.twitter.com/LNEqpna4FG
— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 20268:48 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Second attack
8:46 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Deliberate blackout
8:45 PM, Jan 03, 2026 No American soldiers were killed
8:44 PM, Jan 03, 2026 In coordination with US law
8:42 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Excellent military operation
8:40 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Press conference begins
8:32 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Ahead of press briefing
8:25 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Press conference delay
8:18 PM, Jan 03, 2026 First update after the strikes
8:07 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Flagrant violation'
7:59 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Dragged from their bedroom
7:57 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US allies, foes alarmed by capture of Maduro
7:39 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Legitimate' US military action
7:39 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Maduro removed after refusing to negotiate
7:36 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Israel welcomes removal of Maduro
7:30 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US aviation regulator shuts Caribbean airspace
7:23 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US troops captured Maduro from a 'fortress'
7:16 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Russia urges release of Maduro
7:05 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Assault on the sovereignty' of Latin America
7:03 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Against international law'
6:56 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Threat to peace and security'
6:49 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Insider in Venezuelan government
6:45 PM, Jan 03, 2026 UN issues statement
6:41 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Liberty for the people'
6:39 PM, Jan 03, 2026 What's next for Venezuela?
6:35 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Caracas residents carry on with daily life
6:22 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Trump says watched Maduro capture live
I mean, I watched it, literally, like I was watching a television show. Donald Trump
6:20 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Maduro's supporters take to the streets
6:18 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Turkey calls for 'restraint' after US attack
6:12 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Who is Delcy Rodriguez?
6:10 PM, Jan 03, 2026 What we know about the US attacks on Venezuela
6:03 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Maduro was offered 'multiple off ramps'
5:49 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Chinese citizens in Venezuela urged to 'avoid going out'
5:47 PM, Jan 03, 2026 A 'serious affront' to Venezuelan sovereignty
5:44 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Russia condemns US attacks
5:42 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Why did the US strike Venezuela?
5:32 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Look: Aftermath of strikes
4:51 PM, Jan 03, 2026 UK says 'not involved' in strikes
4:36 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US Delta Forces captured the Venezuelan President, media reports say
4:27 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US announces drug, terrorism charges against Maduro
They will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts. Us Attorney General Pamela Bondi
4:11 PM, Jan 03, 2026 What's next for Venezuela?
3:52 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Belgium 'closely monitoring' situation
3:33 PM, Jan 03, 2026 EU urges 'restraint', respect for international law
3:23 PM, Jan 03, 2026 One port suffers severe damage
3:18 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Look: Here's where the US struck
3:11 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Venezuela seeks UN Security Council meeting
3:08 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Visuals from when US struck Venezuela surface
2:57 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Colombian President deploys troops to Venezuela border
2:49 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Italy 'closely monitoring' situation
2:47 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Good planning', Trump says
It was a brilliant operation, actually. United States President Donald Trump
2:44 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Look: Columns of smoke arise after multiple blasts
2:32 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Maduro to stand trial in US
2:30 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'No further strikes planned'
2:25 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Russia condemns act of 'armed aggression'
2:23 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Spain offers itself as negotiator
2:21 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Trump set to address nation
2:11 PM, Jan 03, 2026 'Proof of life' demanded
We demand immediate proof of life of President Nicolas Maduro and the first combatant Cilia Flores Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez
2:04 PM, Jan 03, 2026 What led to this?
2:02 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Civilian areas struck
2:01 PM, Jan 03, 2026 US captures Venezuelan President Maduro
2:00 PM, Jan 03, 2026 Blasts rock Venezuela
