{"id":19968,"date":"2026-01-04T22:29:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T22:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negatius.biz\/?p=19968"},"modified":"2026-01-04T22:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T22:29:28","slug":"new-york-city-mayor-zohran-mamdani-condemned-the-u-s-military-capture-of-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-calling-it-an-act-of-war-and-a-violation-of-federal-and-interna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/negatius.biz\/?p=19968","title":{"rendered":"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s\u202fMaduro, calling it an \u201cact of war\u201d and a violation of federal and international law and accusing Washington of pursuing regime change. His statement has intensified diplomatic tensions and raised broader concerns about sovereignty and regional stability"},"content":{"rendered":"

On January\u202f3,\u202f2026, the United States launched a surprise military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro<\/strong> and his wife, Cilia Flores<\/strong>, in Caracas. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had conducted a \u201clarge\u2011scale strike\u201d and that both were taken into custody and flown out of the country, ultimately arriving in New York City<\/strong>. Trump stated the U.S. would \u201crun\u201d Venezuela temporarily until a stable transition could be arranged, a claim that has drawn both international alarm and legal scrutiny.<\/p>\n

Venezuelan officials condemned the operation as a \u201ckidnapping,\u201d with Vice President Delcy Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong> declaring Maduro the legitimate head of state and calling for his immediate release. Rodr\u00edguez, citing Venezuela\u2019s constitution, proclaimed herself interim president in response.<\/p>\n

The operation, reportedly codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve<\/em>, began before dawn with a coordinated strike involving air and ground forces. Multiple explosions were reported in Caracas as U.S. military aircraft and special operations troops targeted key locations, creating a rapid entry for elite forces to extract Maduro. Months of preparation, including extensive intelligence work and rehearsals, preceded the action. Maduro and Flores were initially brought aboard the USS Iwo Jima<\/em> before being transported to U.S. soil.<\/p>\n

The Trump administration framed the capture as a law\u2011enforcement operation targeting a criminal enterprise. Both Maduro and his wife face U.S. federal charges, including narco\u2011terrorism<\/strong>, cocaine trafficking<\/strong>, and related conspiracies in the Southern District of New York \u2014 allegations stemming from a superseding indictment tied to long\u2011running investigations into the Venezuelan government\u2019s links to drug networks.<\/p>\n

Global responses were immediate and sharply divided. The United Nations<\/strong> Secretary\u2011General expressed deep concern about the escalation and its implications for international law and sovereignty. Latin American leaders showed mixed reactions \u2014 while some privately supported Maduro\u2019s removal, many condemned unilateral military action as a dangerous precedent. Australia\u2019s prime minister urged a peaceful, democratic transition and respect for international norms. Major powers such as Russia<\/strong> and China<\/strong> condemned the operation as undue U.S. aggression.<\/p>\n

In Caracas and broader Venezuela, the capture triggered a tense and uncertain atmosphere. The capital saw quiet streets and heightened anxiety as citizens processed the rapid developments. Some Venezuelans expressed fear of potential reprisals, while others showed cautious hope. Military and civilian leadership divisions emerged as local authorities navigated power shifts after Maduro\u2019s removal, highlighting the fragility of any transitional governance.<\/p>\n

Simultaneously, Venezuela\u2019s defense minister stated that a significant portion of Maduro\u2019s security team was killed during the U.S. raid, although exact casualty numbers remain unclear.<\/p>\n

The operation represents a dramatic escalation in U.S.\u2013Venezuela relations and raises critical questions about international law, sovereignty, and the use of force. Trump\u2019s remarks about involvement in Venezuela\u2019s future \u2014 including comments about leveraging U.S. oil companies to rebuild the country\u2019s energy infrastructure \u2014 have fueled debate about strategic motives. The unprecedented nature of removing a sitting head of state without United Nations authorization has intensified global discussion on how such actions might alter norms of intervention and governance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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