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From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

January 4, 2026

Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president, and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured during a US military operation in Caracas and are now in custody in New York facing narco-terrorism charges. The operation, dubbed 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' was executed swiftly in about 150 minutes, leading to their arrest as they attempted to escape into a fortified safe room.

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The US military operation to capture Maduro was planned for months.
Maduro and Flores were arrested while trying to flee during the operation.
They are currently held at a federal detention center in Brooklyn, New York.
Footage of Maduro's arrival in the US has been shared by the White House.
Both face narco-terrorism charges.

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From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

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