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U.S. capture of Maduro: Trump vows oversight, global reactions intensify
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Following the January 3, 2026, U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, Donald Trump announced temporary U.S. control over Venezuela pending transition, amid celebrations by opposition and exiles, condemnations from allies like Russia and China, and a pending UN Security Council debate.