Maduro in custody at New York detention centre as Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela

Maduro in custody at New York detention centre as Trump says US will 'run' VenezuelaIn a historic and rapidly evolving situation, former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is currently in US custody in New York. This follows a major US military operation in Caracas over the weekend. Current Situation ​Custody and Location: Maduro and his wife Celia Flores were captured by US Special Forces (Delta Force) in Caracas on January 3, 2026. They were taken to New York and are currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. ​Legal Charges: Maduro has been indicted in a federal indictment in the Southern District of New York. The charges include narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine trafficking, and weapons possession. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday, January 5. ​Trump's Plan: President Trump has announced that the United States will effectively "run" Venezuela during a transition period. He said that the US would take control of the country's oil infrastructure to "get the oil flowing" and that the operation would be self-financed through oil revenues. ​Interim leadership: Trump has indicated that the US is working with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who was named interim president by the Venezuelan Supreme Court.