January 2026 extraterritorial arrest of the former president of Venezuela by the government of the United States. It took place on 3 January 2026. The setting was Caracas. It was part of the 2026 United States strikes in Venezuela. Those involved included Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta and Drug Enforcement Administration. Its causes included the United States of America v. Nicolás Maduro Moros.
Before and after
- 28 December 20252025–2026 Iranian protests
- 28 December 2025Death of Brigitte Bardot
- 1 January 20262026 Crans-Montana bar fire
- 3 January 20262026 United States strikes in Venezuela
- 3 January 2026Capture of Nicolás Maduro
- from 13 January 2026 to 18 January 20262026 northeastern Syria offensive
- 20 January 20262026 Gelida train derailment
- 21 February 20262026 Afghanistan–Pakistan War
- 28 February 20262026 Iran War
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