The abduction and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ignited a sharp political confrontation between Washington and Beijing. This escalation comes as Washington moves forward with Maduro’s trial in New York, while President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its regional rhetoric regarding an ‘alternative administration’ for Venezuela. In this unprecedented military operation, American forces carried out a lightning air raid on Caracas on Saturday, January 3. Venezuela issues statementIn response, the Bolivarian Government of Venezuela issued its first official comment following the abduction of President Maduro. The complaints demand international condemnation of the US and that it be held accountable for the military operation and the arrest of a sovereign head of state.

Source: Egypt Independent January 04, 2026 14:35 UTC