Pro-Maduro regime militias deployed onto Caracas streets and Venezuelan troops began patrolling while harassing residents between 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. UTC on January 3, 2026, shouting declarations of loyalty to detained President Nicolás Maduro, according to X users PhyuLay60937915 and visionergeo. X user jesusmedinae shared a medical report on dead and injured from the U.S. military attack to capture Maduro during this period. X user FaytuksNetwork posted video showing U.S. assets entering Caracas in the reporting window. A YouGov poll released January 3, 2026, and shared by X user USA_Polling showed 36% of Americans support and 39% oppose U.S. military force to overthrow Maduro and bring him and his wife to face trial, with 25% unsure and net support at -3%, varying by party: +56% Republicans, -17% independents, -49% Democrats. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated President Donald Trump on X for leadership in Maduro's capture, saluting U.S. soldiers' action. French MP Gabriel Attal stated on X that he does not regret Maduro's departure as a dictator but urged prioritizing Venezuelan freedom over U.S. oil interests. BFMTV reported French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Trump, Argentine President Javier Milei, and Brazilian President Lula about the capture. These developments follow U.S. special operations capturing Maduro in Caracas earlier January 3, his transfer toward New York Stewart International Airport per prior reports, and Trump's statements on administering Venezuela until a safe transition.
