Claims circulating online on Sunday suggested that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured by US forces and transferred to a detention facility in New York following a dramatic overnight operation in Caracas. However, as of now, there is no official confirmation from either the United States or Venezuela to support the assertions.
According to the widely shared narrative, Nicolás Maduro was allegedly seized during a late-night raid ordered by US President Donald Trump, with the operation reportedly aimed at dismantling what Washington described as a “narco-terrorism” network linked to the Venezuelan leadership.
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What the claim says
Social media posts and unverified reports claim that Maduro, along with his wife and close associates, was detained in Caracas and flown to New York, where he is expected to face multiple criminal charges. These include conspiracy to import cocaine into the US, links with international drug cartels, and possession of prohibited weapons.
The same reports allege that an indictment filed in Manhattan federal court names Maduro, members of his family, and senior officials, with an initial court appearance scheduled early this week.
Trump quoted as vowing US control of Venezuela
The viral narrative further attributes strong remarks to Trump, claiming he said the US would temporarily “run” Venezuela to ensure a “safe and orderly transition,” while tapping the country’s vast oil reserves for international sale.
One widely shared quote suggests Trump framed the alleged operation as a warning to those who “threaten American lives or sovereignty.” None of these statements, however, have appeared in official White House briefings or verified transcripts.
Details of the alleged operation
The operation, dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve in online posts, is said to have taken place around 2 am local time at the Fort Tiuna military complex in Caracas, involving US Delta Force units with intelligence support. Again, no US defence or intelligence agency has acknowledged such an action.
What’s missing so far
Despite the dramatic nature of the claims, no confirmation has come from US federal agencies, the Department of Justice, the White House, or Venezuelan authorities. International news agencies have also not independently verified any aspect of the reported capture, transfer, or court proceedings.
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Experts note that an operation of this scale — involving the detention of a sitting head of state and an alleged transfer to US soil — would almost certainly be accompanied by official announcements and diplomatic fallout, none of which have materialised so far.
Bottom line
For now, the story remains unverified and appears to be driven largely by online speculation. Readers are advised to treat the claims with caution until confirmed by authoritative sources.
