Maduro and wife injured while trying to escape

Maduro and his wife injured while fleeing from the US military

Representatives of the US Presidential Administration Donald Trump during a briefing for legislators explained that Nicolas Maduro and his wife Celia Flores were injured while attempting to escape from the US military during a capture operation in Venezuela, according to CNN with reference to sources familiar with the situation.

According to US officials, the couple fled inside their mansion and tried to hide behind heavy steel doors, but did not take into account the low frame - they both hit their heads on it, after which the special forces soldiers Delta Force detained them and provided first aid on the spot.

During the court hearing in the United States, Celia Flores appeared with a bandage on her head, indicating that she had been injured, and Maduro looked, according to journalists, as if could barely sit up on their own, CNN notes.

Context.

The US operation to detain Maduro took place in early January 2026, when the US military entered Caracas to capture the current Venezuelan leader, who was accused by Washington of drug trafficking and other crimes. After the operation, Maduro and his wife were taken to the United States to take part in the trials.

This incident caused a wide international response and serious geopolitical consequences, as Washington has repeatedly stated its desire to limit the influence of the Maduro regime in the region and control Venezuela's oil flows.