Nicolás Maduro is reported taken into U.S. federal custody in Caracas.
Details
According to reporting on the operation, Nicolás Maduro was detained and transferred into United States federal custody on January 3, 2026. This date is the starting point for the custody counter on this site.
Charges are accusations. No conviction has been entered, and the description of custody conditions and location should be read as the status reported at the time, not as a permanent legal finding.
Documents & Sources
Nicolás Maduro Moros and 14 Current and Former Venezuelan Officials Charged with Narco-Terrorism, Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Criminal ChargesU.S. Department of Justice — Office of Public Affairs · Mar 26, 2020