U.S. military captures Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro

In Short:
– A U.S. military operation captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife amid explosive events in Caracas.
– Venezuela’s government condemned U.S. actions as imperialist aggression and declared a state of emergency.

A U.S. military operation captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after months of mounting pressure.The operation coincided with a series of explosive events in Caracas. President Trump confirmed the extraction, stating the military acted with U.S. law enforcement. Residents reported significant explosions and power outages across the capital.

The Venezuelan government declared a general mobilization, labelling the U.S. actions as imperialist aggression.

Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino expressed that they would not yield to American pressure, condemning the invasion as a severe insult to the nation.

U.S.-Venezuela tensions escalated following months of airstrikes against alleged drug-trafficking targets near the Caribbean. The developments have raised concerns within the international community about the possibility of further military conflict.

Ongoing Crisis

Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was reported safe amid chaos following the explosions.

The government declared a state of emergency as information about Maduro’s location remained unclear.

Many military facilities and airports were targeted during the attacks, highlighting the extent of U.S. military engagement. Critics, including U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, have denounced the strikes as unnecessary and reflective of a historical pattern in U.S. military operations abroad.