U.S. Denies Maduro’s Arrest Claim After Venezuela Attack: What Really Happened

A major international controversy has erupted after conflicting reports emerged about Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and a reported U.S. operation inside Venezuelan territory. On January 2, 2026, multiple global outlets carried headlines suggesting that U.S. forces had detained President Maduro following a “large-scale attack” in Venezuela — a claim the U.S. government has strongly denied. … Read more