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Inspecting Image of Maduro Giving Thumbs up Next to DEA Agent

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A flurry of images purportedly showing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro circulated online after U.S. forces captured him on Jan. 3, 2026.

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The U.S. operation against Caracas and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accused of narcoterrorism, caused far more consequences than the same Chavista leader. There are also figures who will benefit from his fall, as well as from U.S. control in the country. Losers Some left-wing leaders in Latin America, especially those whose governments are also marked by their authoritarianism, lose an important ally in the region. Miguel …

The Drug Control Administration (DEA) published this evening, January 7, 2026, a new photo of former President Nicolás Maduro with the legend "Captured," and for whom they offered a $50 million reward. Related news: "It's not just a drug dealer, it's a monster": Pamela Bondi About Maduro's Detention The rewards for Maduro The DEA published an announcement offering $25 million for information that would lead to the capture or conviction of Nicolá…

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Snopes broke the news in United States on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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