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Why the United States Conducted a Military Operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026 On January 3, 2026, the world woke up to shocking news. Early that morning, explosions rocked Caracas and other parts of Venezuela. Low-flying aircraft and blasts startled residents in the capital. President Donald Trump soon announced that U.S. forces had carried out a large-scale military operation. The result was the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores