Archive · 7 Jan 2026
US Strike in Venezuela Captures Maduro
The United States carried out a military strike in Venezuela on January 3, targeting President Nicolas Maduro.
The strike resulted in the deaths of 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel and the capture of Maduro and his wife, who are now facing charges in New York.
Cuba has strongly condemned the action, viewing it as a violation of sovereignty and an expression of the Monroe Doctrine.
The US, however, justifies the action as targeting a corrupt regime.
Maduro's former deputy, Delcy Rodríguez, has been sworn in as interim president, facing the delicate task of responding to US demands while retaining the loyalty of Maduro's supporters.
The strike and its aftermath have significant implications for both Venezuela and Cuba, as well as regional dynamics.
US military strike in Venezuela on January 3 targeted President Nicolas Maduro, resulting in the deaths of 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel.
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were arrested and are facing drug trafficking and weapons-related charges in New York.
Cuba has strongly condemned the US action, viewing it as a violation of sovereignty and an expression of the Monroe Doctrine.
Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro's former deputy, has been sworn in as interim president, facing the challenge of balancing US demands with the loyalty of Maduro's supporters.
The US has proposed reimbursing oil companies for investing in Venezuela's oil industry to help rebuild it.
- Who
- US military, Venezuelan and Cuban governments, Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores, Delcy Rodríguez
- What
- US military strike in Venezuela, arrest of Maduro and his wife, impact on Cuba's oil supply, interim presidency of Delcy Rodríguez
- When
- Strike occurred on January 3, ongoing legal and political developments
- Where
- Venezuela, Cuba, New York (for Maduro's court appearance)
- Why
- US aims to topple Maduro's government, concerns over regional stability and oil supply, Cuba's support for Maduro's security
Cuba's Perspective
US Perspective
US Intervention in Venezuela
Cuba's Perspective
Cuba condemns the US action as a violation of sovereignty and an expression of the Monroe Doctrine, treating Latin America as a 'backyard'.
US Perspective
The US justifies the action as targeting a corrupt regime involved in drug trafficking and weapons-related crimes.
US Blockade on Cuba
Cuba's Perspective
Cuba views the US blockade as an unfair and isolating policy that aims to strangle its economy and justify military action.
US Perspective
The US sees the blockade as a means to pressure Cuba into political and economic reforms.
- Event
- US military strike in Venezuela
- Casualties
- 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel killed
- Maduro's Status
- Arrested and held in New York
- Charges
- Drug trafficking and weapons-related charges
- Cuba's Oil Supply
- 35,000 barrels daily from Venezuela
- US Reimbursement Plan
- Potential reimbursement for oil companies investing in Venezuela
- Venezuela's Oil Production
- 1.1 million barrels per day (down from 3.5 million in 1999)
- Interim President
- Delcy Rodríguez
Sources
UN 'deeply concerned' about instability in Venezuela
Cuba Faces Uncertain Future After Maduro’s Ouster
Ex Chief Economic Adviser Says Oil Market To Stay Unaffected By US Strikes In Venezuela
32 Cubans, 23 Venezuelans Killed In US Special Operation To Capture Maduro
US raid that captured Nicolas Maduro killed at least 55 Venezuelan and Cuban troops: Report
Cuba Ambassador Aguilera: US believes It Is the 'owner of the world', Latin America its 'Backyard'
Exclusive-In post-Maduro Venezuela, US eyes security chief as potential target, sources say
Venezuela declares week of mourning for military killed in US attack
Venezuela oil sales money to be controlled by Trump
Venezuela will turn over 30-50 million barrels of oil to US, says Trump
Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington
Trump says US to get 30-50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
