What Are the Implications of the US Capture of Nicolás Maduro? | Inside Story

Jan 3, 2026 | US special forces captured Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro in a daring attack that's taken the country and the world by surprise.

He'd denied accusations by President Donald Trump of heading a narcotics cartel. So, what are the implications of Washington's actions?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:
Phil Gunson - senior analyst for the Andes Project at the International Crisis Group.
Richard Weitz - U.S. security analyst, Senior Fellow at the NATO Defense College.
Temir Porras - former Foreign Policy Advisor to President Hugo Chavez and the former Chief of Staff for President Nicolas Maduro.