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Nicolás Maduro Handcuffed and Escorted by US Federal Agents in New York
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A video posted by the White House account shows Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro handcuffed and escorted by DEA agents at their offices in New York. This footage follows a pre-dawn US operation in Caracas during which Maduro and his wife were captured. The incident is framed within the context of Washington's actions toward Venezuela, as reported by The Guardian's Rapid Response live updates on January 4, 2026. The report notes the involvement of US federal agents in the custody scenario but does not include direct statements from Maduro or Venezuelan authorities.
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