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Maduro Captured in New York, Venezuela Appoints Interim Leader

CRUXJanuary 5, 20268 min46,672 views
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Maduro's Capture and Charges

  • 🇺🇸 Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured by US forces in New York on January 3rd.
  • ⚖️ They faced drug trafficking and weapons charges in US courts.

Venezuela's Response and Leadership

  • 🗣️ Caracas claimed Maduro's capture was a "kidnapping."
  • 👑 The Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader to ensure administrative continuity.

US Stance and Oil Infrastructure

  • 💰 President Donald Trump pledged that large United States oil companies would invest billions to fix Venezuela's oil infrastructure.
  • 🤝 Trump hinted that US troops would not remain in Venezuela if Vice President Rodríguez cooperated.

Public Reaction

  • 🎉 Celebrations erupted among Venezuelan expatriates following the news of Maduro's capture.
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Nicolas MaduroCilia FloresUS CaptureDrug Trafficking ChargesWeapons ChargesDelcy RodríguezInterim LeaderVenezuela Oil InfrastructureDonald TrumpUS Troops
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