\nOngoing, Fallout, Raid, Capture, Venezuelas<\/span>
\nOngoing Fallout from U.S. Raid and Capture of Venezuela\u2019s Nicolas Maduro.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n By: Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.com<\/strong> One week after the audacious U.S. military operation codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve<\/strong> captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro<\/strong> and his wife Cilia Flores in a pre-dawn raid on Caracas, the geopolitical shockwaves continue to reverberate across Latin America and beyond. The January 3, 2026, strikes \u2014 involving airstrikes on military infrastructure, suppression of air defenses, and a special forces assault on Maduro\u2019s residence \u2014 marked the most direct U.S. intervention in the region since the 1989 invasion of Panama. While President Donald Trump hails it as a triumph against \u201cnarco-terrorism,\u201d the aftermath has unleashed a volatile mix of political uncertainty, economic maneuvering over oil, regional protests, and international condemnation.<\/p>\n Here are dramatic images from the operation and its immediate aftermath, showing destroyed military sites in Caracas, smoke rising from La Carlota air base, and Maduro being escorted after capture: <\/p>\n These visuals capture the precision strikes that cleared the path for Delta Force operators to apprehend Maduro at his Fort Tiuna compound.<\/p>\n Details of the Raid and Immediate Consequences<\/strong><\/p>\n The operation began around 2 a.m. local time with explosions across northern Venezuela as U.S. forces bombed key sites to neutralize air defenses. Elite units then stormed Maduro\u2019s residence, capturing him and Flores before extracting them to the USS Iwo Jima and ultimately to New York. Maduro and his wife now face federal charges in Manhattan including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation, and weapons offenses \u2014 charges they pleaded not guilty to on January 5.<\/p>\n Venezuelan authorities report over 100 deaths (including security personnel, civilians, and reportedly 32 Cuban bodyguards), while the Pentagon confirms seven U.S. troops injured (five recovered). Maduro described himself in court as a \u201cprisoner of war,\u201d insisting he remains Venezuela\u2019s legitimate president.<\/p>\n Here are additional photos of Maduro in U.S. custody and the damaged sites in Caracas: <\/p>\n New Leadership and U.S. Influence Over Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n Vice President Delcy Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong> was swiftly sworn in as acting president on January 5, backed by the Supreme Court and Maduro loyalists. Rodr\u00edguez initially denounced the raid as \u201ckidnapping\u201d and \u201cillegitimate aggression\u201d aimed at seizing Venezuela\u2019s resources, but has since softened her tone, signaling possible dialogue with Washington. She released nine political prisoners (including foreigners) as a goodwill gesture, which Trump cited as avoiding further escalation.<\/p>\n The U.S. has seized control of Venezuelan oil sales \u201cindefinitely,\u201d boarding tankers, redirecting crude (up to 50 million barrels earmarked for the U.S.), and pushing for major American investments to revive the sector. Trump has promised revenue will benefit Venezuelans while prioritizing U.S. access to the world\u2019s largest proven reserves. Critics call it resource exploitation; supporters see it as stabilizing a collapsing economy.<\/p>\n These images illustrate the focus on oil \u2014 seized tankers, damaged facilities, and potential U.S.-influenced reconstruction: <\/p>\n Regional Protests and Tensions, Especially in Colombia<\/strong><\/p>\n The capture has ignited widespread protests. In Venezuela, Maduro supporters marched in Caracas demanding his release, while some celebrated the ouster. Tensions are highest along the Colombia-Venezuela border: President Gustavo Petro mobilized forces anticipating refugees and warned of armed response to any similar U.S. action against Colombia. On January 8, thousands protested in C\u00facuta and other cities against the intervention, chanting anti-U.S. slogans and supporting Venezuela\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n Here are scenes from protests in Colombia and along the border: <\/p>\n Broader Implications and International Reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n Trump\u2019s statements \u2014 including threats of further strikes if cooperation falters and suggestions of actions against Colombia \u2014 have raised fears of wider conflict. Internationally, Russia, China, Cuba, Brazil, and others condemned the operation as a violation of sovereignty. The UN Security Council held emergency discussions, with calls labeling it a \u201ccrime of aggression.\u201d<\/p>\n As Rodr\u00edguez navigates U.S. demands amid domestic divisions, and with opposition figures like Mar\u00eda Corina Machado eyeing a return, Venezuela faces an uncertain path. Will U.S. oil-focused influence stabilize the nation, or spark prolonged resistance and regional instability?<\/p>\n Juba Global News Network will continue tracking this fast-moving crisis. For exclusive updates, visuals, and in-depth analysis, visit JubaGlobal.com<\/strong>. Stay informed in an era of bold geopolitical moves.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By: Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.com January 10, 2026 One week after the audacious U.S. military operation codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve ca<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1199,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[830,643,1,784,806,782],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4825","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-more-articles","category-news","category-northamerica","category-united-states","category-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1199"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4825"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4825\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22786,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4825\/revisions\/22786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4825"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1977\/2026\/01\/IMG_1617.jpeg\")
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