The extraction of Nicolás Maduro from the presidential palace in Caracas on January 3, 2026, by United States forces sent shockwaves far beyond Latin America. The operation, confirmed by US officials, saw Maduro and his wife taken into US custody and later brought to face federal charges in New Yor
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Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.

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