Operation Southern Spear: Trump Announces Maduro Captured in Massive U.S. Military Strike
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Washington DC, In a stunning escalation that has sent shockwaves across the globe, President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that U.S. personnel have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The high-stakes operation, dubbed “Operation Southern Spear,” involved “large-scale” strikes across Venezuela, marking one of the most significant military interventions in recent history.
The Midnight Strike: Explosions Rock Caracas
The operation began around 2:00 a.m. local time on January 3, 2026. Residents of Caracas reported the sound of low-flying aircraft followed by at least seven major explosions. Key strategic locations were targeted, including:
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Fuerte Tiuna: The main military base in Caracas and Maduro’s primary residence.
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La Carlota Air Base: A central military airfield.
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Cuartel de la Montaña: The military barracks housing the mausoleum of Hugo Chávez.
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La Guaira Port: A critical infrastructure hub on the coast.
Large parts of the capital were reportedly left without electricity as the strikes targeted communications antennas and military hangars.
Trump’s Announcement: “Captured and Flown Out”
President Trump broke the news via Truth Social, stating that the operation was carried out in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement.
“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,” Trump posted.
He further noted that elite Delta Force units were behind the capture. A formal press conference is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. EST at Mar-a-Lago, where more operational details are expected to be revealed.
Venezuela’s Response: “Proof of Life” Demanded
The Venezuelan government, led by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, has condemned the move as “imperialist aggression” and a violation of the UN Charter. Rodríguez confirmed that the whereabouts of Maduro and Flores are currently unknown and has demanded “proof of life” from the Trump administration.
Before his capture, Maduro had reportedly signed a state of emergency, urging citizens and military forces to mobilize and resist the U.S. assault.
Global Fallout and Legal Questions
The capture comes exactly 35 years to the day after the U.S. arrested Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega on January 3, 1990. While the Trump administration has long accused Maduro of drug trafficking and “narco-terrorism,” the legality of this unilateral strike on a sovereign nation is already being questioned by international leaders.
Colombia and Cuba have both issued urgent calls for the UN Security Council to convene, warning that the intervention could destabilize the entire region.
What We Know So Far:
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Status: Maduro and his wife are in U.S. custody; their current location is undisclosed.
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Casualties: No American fatalities reported; Venezuelan casualty numbers are still being assessed.
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Aviation: The FAA has issued a total ban on U.S. aircraft in Venezuelan airspace.
Stay tuned for live updates following the 11 a.m. press conference at Mar-a-Lago.
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Watch every Democrat run to support Maduro.
This is what happens when you have somewhat in charge with a set of balls, not like in the past in the Village Of Ridgewood we had management in the dark, trusting individuals that they should’ve never been in power. Now, all sudden you see time to clean house. No more coverups, no more sweeping this nonsense underneath the carpet and village wall. One gone, two more to go.