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Maduro 'Will Finally Be Held Accountable for His Crimes,' Says US Under Secretary of State

Published January 3, 2026, 12:11
Maduro 'Will Finally Be Held Accountable for His Crimes,' Says US Under Secretary of State

US Under Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated that Venezuela is entering a “new era” following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by elite US special forces. He described the development as the removal of a “tyrant” and emphasized that Maduro will “finally be held accountable” for his “crimes.” President Trump confirmed that the attack was the result of “very good planning” and called it “excellent.” Maduro's arrest marks a significant change in the political situation in Venezuela.