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Venezuelan President Captured As CARICOM Watches Closely

VENEZUELA – A dramatic move by the United States reverberating across the Caribbean and the world tonight.

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2 weeks ago

January 3, 2026

Kendeno Knowles

VENEZUELA – A dramatic move by the United States reverberating across the Caribbean and the world tonight.

The U.S. confirming it has captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military operation.

It’s a move now drawing sharp reaction from regional leaders.

As a member of the Caribbean community – CARICOM, The Bahamas is watching closely, as concerns about sovereignty, stability, and international law now linger.

Our News has been following this story from the very beginning, including reports of U.S. strikes in the region and the ripple effects now under close watch.

Our News anchor Kendeno Knowles gets us started tonight.

This is the moment that turned days of reports into confirmation.

U.S. President Donald Trump telling Americans on Saturday morning that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the Southern District of New York, accused of narco-terrorism and will now face trial in American courts.

But as questions grow about the legal basis for the operation and why the U.S. Congress was not notified in advance, the Trump administration rushed to do damage control.

And while the U.S. Secretary of State frames the action as a law-enforcement operation, with military support, rather than a traditional act of war, that argument has done little to calm regional concern.

CARICOM leaders holding emergency discussions Saturday, warning the developments could have serious implications for regional stability.

Closer to home early Saturday, Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemning the operation, calling it illegal, joining Venezuela’s demand for proof of life for Maduro and his wife.

Here in The Bahamas, officials watching closely, though offering no comment at this time.

Our News has been following this story since the first reports of U.S. strikes, tracking several days of military action leading up to this capture.

As of Saturday morning, several airlines have adjusted routes in parts of the Southern Caribbean and near Venezuelan airspace, prompting regional leaders to monitor the situation closely.

Both airlines say they too are monitoring the situation and will make adjustments as needed to ensure the safety of crews and passengers.

With Maduro’s condition still unconfirmed and divisions reportedly deepening between Washington and CARICOM governments, the region, bracing for what comes next.