US Special Forces Kidnap Venezuelan President Like It’s Black Friday
KEY POINTS
- •On January 3, 2026, the US launched a military operation against Venezuela, targeting President Nicolás Maduro.
- •US Special Forces captured Maduro near one of his safe houses during an operation that caused blackouts in Caracas.
- •Donald Trump announced Venezuela would be under American control temporarily, while Venezuelan officials promised to resist.
On January 3, 2026, the US decided that Nicolás Maduro's tenure in Venezuela had lasted one breakfast too many. Launching a 'midnight surprise' that knocked out parts of Caracas' electricity, American Special Forces executed a real-life game of hide-and-seek, capturing Maduro in or near one of his secret safe houses—because nothing screams international diplomacy like storming someone’s Airbnb. Donald Trump, not one for subtlety, promised to hold Venezuela under American control meanwhile Venezuelan officials vowed to keep playing defiant referee in this geopolitical wrestling match. Somehow the Oscars missed this wild episode.
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When you can't win an election, just do an overnight covert kidnapping instead. Democracy: 0, Spectacle: 1.
Apparently democracy in Venezuela got a 'thanks, but no thanks' call from a midnight Special Forces party.
If overthrowing a president were as easy as canceling a subscription, the US would be binge-watching Venezuela.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 1/4/2026 | Author: David Smith in Washington and Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro
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