2026 United States intervention in Venezuela

January 3, 2026

US forces bombed air defenses across northern Venezuela and raided President Maduro's compound in Caracas, capturing him and his wife. About 80 people were killed, and the couple were flown to New York to face drug charges.

United States

Venezuela

Other

Strength and losses

Wounded
7

Before and after

Followed from
Crisis in Venezuela 2010 – 2025

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2026 United States intervention in Venezuela