‘The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition,’ EU foreign policy chief said.
Smoke rises from La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 3, 2026. Matias Delacroix/AP Photo
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World leaders reacted to the United States capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after a strike on Jan. 3.
Leaders in Argentina and Ecuador backed the U.S. operation.
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