| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | The US launched large-scale military strikes in Venezuela in January 2026, capturing President Nicolas Maduro. |
| Key Figures | US President Donald Trump, Nicolas Maduro (Venezuelan President), Cilia Flores (Maduro's wife), Delcy Rodriguez (Interim President of Venezuela). |
| Operation Details | US aircraft struck military installations in Caracas, followed by power outages. Special forces seized Maduro and his wife, transporting them to a US Navy vessel and then to the United States. |
| Reasons Cited by the US | Maduro accused of leading a "narco-terrorist regime" involved in drug trafficking; claims of rigged 2024 elections. |
| Oil Significance | Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves. Trump stated American oil companies would return to Venezuela. |
| Current Governance | Venezuelan authorities rejected US claims; Vice President Delcy Rodriguez named interim president. Government declared a state of external disturbance, deployed troops, and mobilized pro-government militias. |
| International Reaction | Russia and China condemned the action as a violation of sovereignty. UN Secretary General warned of a dangerous precedent. UN Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting. |
| Background | Relations between the US and Venezuela have been tense due to sanctions, oil disputes, and political differences. |
| Venezuela - Key Facts | Location: Northern coast of South America; Capital: Caracas; Bordering Countries: Guyana, Brazil, Colombia; Maritime Boundary: Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean; Resource: Oil reserves. |
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