Nicolás Maduro stepped off Department of Justice aircraft N874TW at Stewart International Airport in Orange Lake, New York, at coordinates 41.493343, -74.094420, surrounded by federal agents for transport to prison while awaiting trial, according to OSINT posts citing CBS News New York, reported between 10:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. UTC on January 3, 2026. Images shared by OSINT account EricLDaugh during the 29-minute window show Maduro surrounded by federal agents immediately after deplaning, confirming his arrival following the aircraft's approach reported earlier this evening. OSINT account Stinky915846091 geolocated the scene to FWV4+86P Orange Lake, New York. A Vantor satellite image shared by ABC News in the same period shows damage to military buildings and equipment at Fuerte Tiuna military base in Caracas, following U.S. strikes announced by President Donald Trump. This follows prior OSINT confirmation of bunker entrance destruction at the base. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard stated her government sheds no tears over Maduro's loss of power and calls for a swift, peaceful transition to democratic rule in accordance with UN Charter principles, as posted twice during the window. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated UK support for a transition to a legitimate government reflecting Venezuelans' will, stating the UK regarded Maduro as illegitimate. AFP reported President Trump stating his administration and Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, not the opposition, will run Venezuela following the U.S. seizure of Maduro. U.S. Representatives Jodey Arrington and Kevin Kiley praised the operation removing Maduro, citing his role in narcoterrorism and thanking service members.
