Archive · 5 Jan 2026
US Captures Maduro, Trump Claims Settling Wars
President Trump said he has settled many wars, including a small conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
He also talked about a big operation where the US captured Venezuela's President Maduro and his wife.
They are accused of serious crimes and will go to trial.
The United Nations is having an emergency meeting because some countries think the US should not have done this.
Trump also warned other countries like Colombia to be careful.
The UN leader said everyone should follow international laws to keep the situation calm.
A large part of Maduro's security team was killed during the US raid.
The US Secretary of State said the US will not govern Venezuela but will enforce an oil quarantine.
Trump's comments about running Venezuela sparked concerns and criticism.
The situation in Venezuela is quiet, with businesses closed and few people out.
China condemned the US attack and said it violated international law.
The US attack gives China leverage but not a trigger for an invasion of Taiwan.
Trump's actions could help China's narrative against the US.
The US National Security Strategy mentions reasserting the Monroe Doctrine to restore American preeminence in the Western Hemisphere.
US President Donald Trump claimed to have settled eight and one-quarter wars, including a conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a night-time operation, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve.
Maduro and Flores face charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies in the Southern District of New York.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the US action in Venezuela.
Trump warned neighboring countries, including Colombia, and emphasized that sanctions on Venezuelan oil remain in effect.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Cilia Flores, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Venezuelan Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- What
- Capture of Maduro and Flores, UNSC emergency session, Trump's claims about settling wars, US military operation in Venezuela, Trump's reference to the Monroe Doctrine
- When
- Saturday (local time), UNSC meeting on Monday, Dec 05, Maduro's first court appearance on Monday
- Where
- Venezuela, United Nations, Florida (press conference), New York City (Maduro's detention), Caracas (US military operation)
- Why
- US military operation to capture Maduro, ongoing tensions between US and Venezuela, Trump's claims about conflict resolution, US accusations of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism against Maduro and Flores
- Operation Name
- Operation Absolute Resolve
- Captured Individuals
- Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores
- Charges
- Drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies
- UNSC Meeting
- Monday, Dec 05, 10 AM local time
- UNSC Members
- 15 members, including 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent
- Current UNSC President
- Somalia
- Trump's Claim
- Settled eight and one-quarter wars
- Ongoing Sanctions
- Embargo on all Venezuelan oil remains in effect
- Casualties
- Many security personnel killed (exact figure not specified)
- Interim President
- Delcy Rodriguez
Sources
"I Settled Eight And One-Quarter Wars": Trump After Maduro Op
UNSC summons emergency session after US military action in Venezuela, captures Maduro
US attack on Venezuela gives China leverage but not a Taiwan trigger
US Won’t Govern Venezuela, Will Enforce Oil ‘Quarantine’: Marco Rubio Walks Back Trump's Claim
After Venezuela, what's on Trump administration's agenda? Details on US National Security Strategy
Rubio says US will not run Venezuela, signals limited role
Explainer: How Trump revived the Monroe Doctrine after Maduro’s arrest
Before Maduro, there was Noriega: 36 yrs ago US seized a Latin American leader – Here’s how they did it
Maduro’s ‘Fort’ in Ruins: Satellite Pics Show Devastation at Fuerte Tiuna From Where Venezuela President Was Captured
Day After Trump's Will "Run" Venezuela Remark, A U-Turn By His Top Aide
Trump Issues Fresh Threat to Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez: 'If She Doesn’t Do What's Right...'
Large Part Of Maduro's Security Team Killed During US Raid: Venezuela
Maduro capture: Venezuela says many security personnel killed in US raid
Legality of US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro in focus at United Nations
FirstUp: UN Security Council to meet over US action in Venezuela and other big headlines
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Indefensible action
UN says US raid on Venezuela violated international law
Forward base, uranium reserves: Ex US NSA details Russia China Iran power play in Venezuela
Maduro in NY court on U.S. drug charges as Venezuelans grapple with his capture
With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire
Letters to Editor
Russia, China Demand Release Of Nicolas Maduro, His Wife At UNSC Meeting Over Venezuela Crisis
'Trump gave diplomacy a chance, tried to de-escalate': US tells UNSC after Russia, China demand Nicolas Maduro's release
Maduro Arrives at US Court Over Drug Trafficking Charges
"Concerning Precedent": UN Chief Warns Of Instability After US Venezuela Op
