In a shocking turn of events, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was deposed and captured in an American military operation, sending shockwaves through the global community. The United States has been quick to clarify its stance on the situation, with President Donald Trump addressing the media in a press conference to shed light on the events that transpired.
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During the press conference, President Trump emphasized that the US is not at war with Venezuela but rather targeting drug cartels operating within the country. This sentiment was echoed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who highlighted the need for cooperation with Venezuela’s leaders to combat the threat posed by drug traffickers. However, Rubio made it clear that the US is prepared to work with Venezuela only if the right decisions are made.
The capture of Maduro has raised concerns about the future of Venezuela and its neighboring countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted at Cuba being a “huge problem” and potentially the next target after Venezuela. President Trump also expressed a desire to help the people of Cuba, labeling the nation as a “failing state.”
As Venezuelans grapple with the uncertainty of who is in charge of their country, a tense calm has settled over the nation in the aftermath of Maduro’s capture. The dramatic events have left many questioning the future of Venezuela and the implications for the region as a whole.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with allies expressing varying degrees of support and concern. Cuba’s president has strongly condemned the US operation in Venezuela, further complicating the geopolitical landscape in the region.
The capture of Maduro and the subsequent fallout have underscored the complex web of relationships and interests at play in Latin America. As the dust settles, the world waits with bated breath to see how the situation in Venezuela unfolds and what it means for the broader political landscape in the region.
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References:
– France 24: [REPLAY: US President Donald Trump Press conference on Venezuela’s attack and capture of Maduro](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260103-replay-us-president-donald-trump-press-conference-on-venezuela-s-attack-and-capture-of-maduro)
– Mirror: [Everything we know about Donald Trump’s Venezuela invasion and Maduro arrest](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/everything-know-donald-trumps-venezuela-36494879)
– Times of India: [‘US not at war with Venezuela, but with …’: Marco Rubio after Maduro’s capture](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-not-at-war-with-venezuela-but-with-marco-rubio-after-maduros-capture/articleshow/126336317.cms)
– Washington Times: [A tense calm holds in Venezuela a day after Maduro was deposed by U.S.](https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/4/day-maduro-deposed-us-tense-calm-holds-venezuela/)
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