In early January 2026, U.S. forces conducted a targeted military operation in Venezuela, striking military sites and capturing President Nicolás Maduro, who was transported to the United States for prosecution, prompting congressional debates over war powers and constitutionality. This intervention, likened to past actions like the Panama incursion, led to an interim government under Delcy Rodríguez. Over the past month, relations have normalized with diplomatic ties re-established on March 5, U.S. Embassy operations resuming March 30, and sanctions eased as of April 4 amid cooperation on oil infrastructure and stability. No further military escalations are reported, with focus shifting to transition oversight and regional diplomacy.