Cody Weddle Reports Live from Bogota on Nicolás Maduro's Capture After US Strikes

Global Reaction to US Strikes and Maduro's Capture

• 🌎 The world is reacting this morning to US strikes in Venezuela and the subsequent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
• 📰 Local 10's Cody Weddle reports live from Bogota, Colombia, covering the developing situation.

Colombian Border Security Measures

• 🚨 The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, is deploying security forces to the border with Venezuela in response to the events.
• 📈 The situation is described as very fluid, with uncertainty about how it will develop in the coming hours.

Venezuelan Government Officials' Response

• 😟 Government officials in Venezuela are making public appearances, though they are likely fearful of further US actions.
• 🎉 Many Venezuelans are reportedly happy to hear the news of Maduro's capture after 26 years of the Chavista government.

Reporter's Reaction and US Strategy Shift

• 😮 Cody Weddle expresses surprise, as the Trump administration had appeared reluctant to carry out massive strikes.
• 🚢 Previous US pressure had shifted towards an economic blockade, including the interception of Venezuelan oil tankers.
• ⚠️ Concerns were raised about potential chaos following US interventions, similar to Afghanistan or Iraq.

Potential Power Vacuum and Opposition Takeover

• ❓ The key question is what happens next and who will take over the government.
• 👩‍💼 Technically, Vice President Deli Rodriguez would become president under regime rules, but top figures may not want to remain.
• 🗳️ The opposition block, claiming victory in the July 2024 elections, is ready to take over, but faces challenges in making the indoctrinated military comply.

Eyewitness Accounts from Venezuela

• 📱 Sources in Venezuela reported hearing helicopters and seeing explosions early this morning, confirming significant operations were taking place.
• 🌍 The capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, was a surprising development for many in Venezuela and around the world.