A woman reacts while holding a Venezuelan flag as Venezuelan immigrants celebrate after the United States attacked Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, taking them to the Metropolitan Detention Center of Brooklyn (MDC Brooklyn) in New York City, USA, January 3, 2026 | Photo credit: Eduardo Munoz
“India reaffirms its support for the well-being and security of the people of Venezuela. We call on all stakeholders to address issues peacefully through dialogue, thereby ensuring peace and stability in the region,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
New Delhi faces negligible economic impact as trade with Venezuela has previously collapsed due to sanctions, with crude oil imports falling 81.3 percent in FY 2025 and overall bilateral trade remaining marginal, according to research body GTRI
On January 3, 2026, US President Donald Trump confirmed that US special forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a “spectacular attack” in Caracas.
Trump said Maduro and Flores would be transported to New York to stand trial on narcoterrorism and cocaine trafficking charges.
“We are going to govern the country until we can achieve a safe, fair and sensible transition,” the US president said.
The US ‘unilateral military action’ has been criticized by many, including China, Russia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. The EU insisted on compliance with international law.
“The recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of great concern. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation,” the MEA said.
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Published on January 4, 2026
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