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U.S. Airstrikes Target Maduro, Capture Confirmed Amid Global Outcry

1/4/2026

Summary

U.S. Strikes Maduro

The United States conducted extensive airstrikes in Caracas targeting the Fuerte Tiuna military complex in an operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela.
Satellite images show significant damage to military infrastructure, including destroyed vehicles and buildings.
The operation involved elite military units.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Maduro's capture.
The strikes drew international condemnation, as leaders and U.S. lawmakers expressed concern that the United States would oversee Venezuela during a transition.

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Gabbard Critiques Airstrikes

The U.S. airstrikes in Caracas have drawn sharp criticism, including from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Gabbard warned that interventions could yield disastrous outcomes, predicting increased suffering for Venezuelans and higher tensions with nuclear powers.
Following the strikes, Gabbard has remained silent on social media, fueling speculation about her future in the administration.
Critics resurfaced her warnings, questioning regime change effectiveness and urging diplomatic solutions.

History

Historical Context

The United States invaded Panama on December 20, 1989, to arrest Manuel Noriega, resulting in significant casualties and international condemnation. This military intervention aimed to restore democracy by supporting Guillermo Endara, the election winner. Recent airstrikes in Caracas against Nicolás Maduro evoke this historical context, raising concerns about U.S. military actions in Latin America and their potential to exacerbate regional instability.

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U.S. Strikes Maduro

The United States conducted extensive airstrikes in Caracas targeting the Fuerte Tiuna military complex in an operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela.
Satellite images show significant damage to military infrastructure, including destroyed vehicles and buildings.
The operation involved elite military units.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Maduro's capture.
The strikes drew international condemnation, as leaders and U.S. lawmakers expressed concern that the United States would oversee Venezuela during a transition.

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