Where is Maduro? Venezuelan President Taken Into Custody
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country following a U.S. military operation, according to a statement from former President Donald Trump. The details surrounding the operation remain unclear, and the current administration has not provided additional information about Maduro’s whereabouts or the circumstances of his capture.
The announcement by Trump has sparked widespread speculation about what will happen next. A press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, where more details are expected to be released. However, no official statements have been issued from either the White House or the Venezuelan government as of now.
Why It Matters
Maduro had long claimed that the increasing pressure from the Trump administration, including strikes on alleged narcotics vessels, was aimed at toppling his government. His recent capture raises questions about the fate of him and his wife, as well as who might take over leadership in Venezuela.
Trump’s statement on Truth Social indicated that the U.S. carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader. He mentioned that Maduro and his wife were removed from the country, though no further specifics were given. The White House has yet to confirm these claims, and Caracas has not officially responded to the allegations.
According to Venezuelan law, if Maduro left the country, his vice president, Delcy RodrÃguez, would assume power. However, she has not confirmed the claim and has demanded proof of life for Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
What To Know
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, shared on X that he spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who informed him that Maduro had been arrested to stand trial on criminal charges in the United States. Lee added that the operation was conducted to protect U.S. personnel and that it likely fell under the president’s authority under Article II of the Constitution.
Maduro was indicted in March 2020 on 'narco-terrorism' conspiracy charges in the Southern District of New York. In August 2025, the U.S. increased the bounty for information leading to his arrest to $50 million.
The explosions in Caracas early Saturday morning occurred during a 30-minute attack, sending people into the streets. There are no immediate reports of casualties.
What People Are Saying
President Donald Trump:
“The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country.”
Senator Mike Lee, on X:
“Just got off the phone with @SecRubio., He informed me that Nicolás Maduro has been arrested by U.S. personnel to stand trial on criminal charges in the United States.”
Delcy RodrÃguez, the executive vice president of Venezuela:
“In the face of this situation, we do not know the whereabouts of President Maduro. We demand from Donald Trump proof of life of President Maduro. People to the streets.”
What Happens Next
A press conference is set to take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, which is expected to provide more clarity on the events and future actions. Venezuela’s Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino López, announced the deployment of military forces and called for a united front of resistance against what he described as “the worst aggression” ever faced by the country.
Meanwhile, Senator Lee stated that no further military action is planned against Venezuela following Maduro’s capture, citing Secretary Rubio.
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