Key Highlights
- Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces on January 3, 2026.
- Maduro's son urged Venezuelans to protest after his father's ouster.
- The CIA's guidance to Trump highlighted concerns over supporting the opposition.
CIA advised Trump against supporting Venezuela's democratic opposition
The CIA advised former President Trump against endorsing Venezuela's democratic opposition, particularly in light of the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces. Following Maduro's ouster, his son has called for public demonstrations in support of the former president.
TOPSHOT - A woman shows a painting depicting ousted Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and former President Hugo Chavez (1999-2013) during a demonstration by supporters in Caracas on January 4, 2026, a day after he was captured in a US strike. Nicolas Maduro's congressman son called on January 4, 2026, for Venezuelans to take to the streets following his father's ouster by US forces and transfer to a New York jail. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP via Getty Images)
Credit: (Juan Barreto / AFP via Getty Images)
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