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The US bombed military facilities and infrastructure in Caracas and nearby on January 3rd. Donald Trump says Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores are in US custody

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Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s VP and Oil Minister:

“We do not know the whereabouts of President Maduro and the First Lady, Cilia.”

“We demand that President Trump’s government provide proof of life of Maduro and the First Lady.”

At least one US strike targeted the El Volcán antennas south of Caracas.
The strikes will have been intended to disrupt communications during the mission#venezuela https://t.co/InX7z2VjZB
— CNW (@ConflictsW) January 3, 2026

Then came Trump's tweet re NM-Cilia. Delcy followed with an audio message demanding proof of life from Trump. Later, Diosdado appeared publicly flanked by armed men.

Chavismo still failing to project real military or political unity. A power vacuum looks like a real possibility.
— Caracas Chronicles (@CaracasChron) January 3, 2026