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Trump's Operation to Capture Maduro Sparks Controversy

1/5/2026

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has not publicly commented on the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro.
The operation was approved by President Donald Trump.
The operation aims to reassert U.S. dominance in Latin America.
Nicolás Maduro faces federal charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy.
Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, argue the operation violates international law and serves Trump's interests.

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has not publicly commented on the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro.
The operation was approved by President Donald Trump.
The operation aims to reassert U.S. dominance in Latin America.
Nicolás Maduro faces federal charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy.
Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, argue the operation violates international law and serves Trump's interests.