The United States conducted targeted military strikes and a special operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife amid concerns over drug trafficking and regional stability, but stopped short of a sustained ground invasion or territorial occupation. Since that action, diplomatic relations have been restored, the U.S. embassy in Caracas reopened in March, select sanctions eased on interim authorities, and direct commercial flights resumed in late April. These steps have supported oil production deals and economic stabilization efforts under acting leadership. No new escalatory military deployments or offensive operations have been reported in recent weeks, with bilateral talks now centered on mining access and political transition rather than further force.