Caracas In Tense Calm After Nicolas Maduro's Capture By The US Government

CARACAS, VENEZUELA - JANUARY 6: A man holds a portrait of Nicolas Maduro during a march in his support and his wife Cilia Flores after their capture by U.S. forces, on January 6, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 3 that his country's military had launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. As citizens start to struggle with the lack of supplies and water, the National Assembly has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as Acting President. (Photo by Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)