The US has captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro after a large scale strike on the South American country, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump stated that Maduro and his wife were flown out of the country in a military operation conducted alongside US law enforcement.
Early Saturday morning, explosions were reported across Caracas, including at military bases, prompting the Venezuelan government to declare a national emergency and demanding proof of life for Maduro. Tensions have escalated between the two countries, with accusations of drug smuggling and illegitimacy being exchanged.
As for the details of the capture, specifics are scarce, but it is reported that the US army's Delta force carried out the operation. Trump is expected to provide more information during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago.
The strikes, starting around 2:00 AM local time, were described by Venezuelan officials as hitting civilian areas, with Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez demanding clarity on whereabouts of Maduro and his wife. The Venezuelan government condemned the attacks, accusing the US of threatening international peace, while Trump confirmed the operation through his Truth Social platform, calling it a successful mission.
Nicolás Maduro has been a controversial figure, rising to power after Hugo Chávez and accused by the US of being involved in drug trafficking. His capture signifies a pivotal moment in US-Venezuela relations, with potential implications for the region's stability.
Early Saturday morning, explosions were reported across Caracas, including at military bases, prompting the Venezuelan government to declare a national emergency and demanding proof of life for Maduro. Tensions have escalated between the two countries, with accusations of drug smuggling and illegitimacy being exchanged.
As for the details of the capture, specifics are scarce, but it is reported that the US army's Delta force carried out the operation. Trump is expected to provide more information during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago.
The strikes, starting around 2:00 AM local time, were described by Venezuelan officials as hitting civilian areas, with Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez demanding clarity on whereabouts of Maduro and his wife. The Venezuelan government condemned the attacks, accusing the US of threatening international peace, while Trump confirmed the operation through his Truth Social platform, calling it a successful mission.
Nicolás Maduro has been a controversial figure, rising to power after Hugo Chávez and accused by the US of being involved in drug trafficking. His capture signifies a pivotal moment in US-Venezuela relations, with potential implications for the region's stability.
