Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López survived tonight’s strike operation, giving his first statement since the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. pic.twitter.com/a1G6qAmg5V

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 3, 2026

Just 5 hours ago, Chinese officials arrived in Venezuela for talks with President Maduro.

4 hours later, the US launched large airstrikes on Venezuela's capital in a major escalation.

A statement from President Trump is expected. pic.twitter.com/jbDMXSXnRq

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 3, 2026

Maduro is NOT the President of Venezuela and his regime is NOT the legitimate government. Maduro is the head of the Cartel de Los Soles, a narco-terror organization which has taken possession of a country. And he is under indictment for pushing drugs into the United States.

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) July 27, 2025

NOW – Suspected U.S. Apache and CH-47 aircraft fly over Caracas, Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/FqDOJBYmRX

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) January 3, 2026