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 (posted on January 3, 2026) shows a video of residents in Caracas, Venezuela, celebrating in the streets with Venezuelan flags, fireworks, honking cars, and cheering crowds.The caption reads: " Residents of Caracas erupted in celebrations following news that Maduro had been captured by the U.S. Delta Force."Background and VerificationThis event stems from a major U.S. military operation on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces conducted a "large-scale strike" on Venezuela, during which Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured and flown out of the country.Multiple major news outlets (including The New York Times, CNN, BBC, CBS News, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, USA Today, and The Economist) confirm the operation.

Reports indicate the capture was carried out by the U.S. Army's elite Delta Force unit, following airstrikes on military targets in Caracas and other areas.

Maduro faces longstanding U.S. charges (from a 2020 indictment) related to narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons conspiracies. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated he will face trial in American courts.


The celebrations in the video align with widespread reports of joy among many Venezuelans (both in Caracas and among expatriates, e.g., in Miami), reflecting long-standing opposition to Maduro's regime amid economic collapse, alleged election fraud, and human rights issues.The post has garnered significant engagement: over 6,100 likes, 180,000+ views, and numerous replies expressing support, speculation about similar actions elsewhere (e.g., Iran), or celebrations.This appears to be authentic footage from the immediate aftermath, as corroborated by global news coverage of the events on that date.