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Friday, January 9, 2026
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US Arrests Venezuela President Maduro

US soldiers took President Nicolás Maduro. His wife, Cilia Flores, was also taken. This happened after a big army action. The US wants to help Venezuela. They want a good government there. This news made many countries react.

The action was early in the morning. The President and his wife went to the US. They have charges for drugs. US leaders said they acted because of bad things. They want Venezuela to have a safe change. Many countries that help Venezuela do not like this.

China said this was wrong. They said it broke world rules. Russia said it was an attack. Iran said it hurt Venezuela's freedom. This shows countries disagree.

Other countries in Latin America are worried. Brazil's President said it could cause problems. Colombia's President said it was an attack. Cuba's President called it a bad attack. They worry about more trouble.

The United Kingdom has a different idea. Their leader did not like the Maduro government. This shows different views.

Some Venezuelans in the UK were happy. One woman said, "He is gone." She felt free. But she also worried about how it happened. The future for Venezuela is not clear.

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