La Nación reported on a series of statements and developments following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The posts, dated January 3, 2026, reflect reactions from Venezuelan officials, political figures, and U.S. leadership.
On January 3, 2026, La Nación quoted Delcy Rodríguez stating: “Delcy Rodríguez afirmó que Nicolás Maduro sigue siendo el presidente de Venezuela y exigió a Estados Unidos su liberación tras la operación militar en el país.”
Later the same day, the outlet reported on political reactions within Venezuela: “Natalia Díaz, candidata de Unidos Podemos, respalda la captura de Nicolás Maduro tras una operación militar de Estados Unidos en Venezuela, confirmada por Donald Trump este 3 de enero.”
Further updates included comments from the President of the United States: “Tras la captura de Nicolás Maduro, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, confirmó que compañías de su país invertirán en el petróleo de Venezuela y que planea vender el combustible a otros países en grandes cantidades. El anuncio estuvo…”
The events referenced follow years of tension between the governments of Venezuela and the United States. The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials and industries in response to concerns over human rights and democracy in the country.
