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People gather to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, outside the courthouse where he is expected to appear before a federal judge in New York City, on Jan. 5, 2026. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to use military force to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro isn’t just about capturing another drug-trafficking dictator in Latin America—it’s a major pushback against communist China’s influence in the Americas.
