The South American political landscape has just shifted. Following a large-scale military operation, US President Donald Trump officially announced that the United States would temporarily take the reins of Venezuela , managing the country while a political transition is being organized.

A swift military intervention in Caracas

The offensive took place during the night of Friday, January 2nd to Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Targeted bombings struck the capital, Caracas, paving the way for the intervention of the American armed forces.

1. Capture of the executive: Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured during the operation.
2. Exfiltration: The couple was immediately transferred out of Venezuelan territory.
3. Indictment: Nicolas Maduro now faces prosecution in the US justice system for narcoterrorism .

The United States in charge: "A safe transition"

At a press conference held in Florida this Saturday, Donald Trump outlined his administration's intentions. The stated objective is to ensure the country's stability until a new government can be established.

"We will lead the country until we can have a safe, proper, and sensible transition," the US president said.

He also warned that a second, more massive attack remained an option if the security situation required it.

The economic aspect: Oil and reconstruction

The announcement concerns not only political governance, but also the energy sector, a pillar of the Venezuelan economy. Donald Trump confirmed the imminent deployment of American oil giants.

The key elements of the economic plan:

1. Massive investment: American companies plan to invest billions of dollars.
2. Rehabilitation: Repair of severely degraded oil infrastructure.
3. Recovery: Generating new revenue to stabilize the country's finances.