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Maduro Captured Amid U.S. Intervention, Baseball Disrupted

1/11/2026

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Maduro Captured in U.S. Operation

Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, was captured by a U.S. military operation on January 3, 2026, amid narcoterrorism charges.
The action fits a history of U.S. interventions in Latin America, often justified by security concerns.
The event disrupts Venezuelan baseball as players like Luisangel Acuña and Jackson Chourio seek to return to the United States.
Maduro has pleaded not guilty in a New York court.

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Kimmel Critiques Trump

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly using AI to name the Venezuela operation "Operation Absolute Resolve."
Kimmel's monologue included jabs at Trump's actions and a Wag the Dog comparison, suggesting a distraction from scandals.
Social media reactions praised his humor and expressed relief that his show remains on air despite Trump's threats to cancel it.
The feud between Kimmel and Trump continues to capture public attention.

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Maduro Captured in U.S. Operation

Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, was captured by a U.S. military operation on January 3, 2026, amid narcoterrorism charges.
The action fits a history of U.S. interventions in Latin America, often justified by security concerns.
The event disrupts Venezuelan baseball as players like Luisangel Acuña and Jackson Chourio seek to return to the United States.
Maduro has pleaded not guilty in a New York court.

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