U.S. military action in Jan 2026 captured Venezuelan President Maduro, disrupting Caribbean air travel and sparking global reactions.

U.S. military strikes in early January 2026 led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, triggering widespread flight cancellations across the Caribbean and stranding travelers, including a newlywed couple from Ohio. The operation, which prompted airspace closures and disrupted air travel, has drawn calls for transparency from state leaders like Maine’s Governor Janet Mills. Meanwhile, Venezuelan communities in El Paso celebrated the development as a potential turning point toward democratic change. In local news, Mata’s Fruit Store continues its tradition of baking Rosca de Reyes for Epiphany, while law enforcement in El Paso reported multiple traffic-related arrests, including one involving cocaine and another after a deputy was assaulted during a stop.