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Trump Claims Capture of Maduro, Plans US Oil Company Takeover in Venezuela

Associated PressJanuary 3, 20261 min79,110 views
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US Military Operation and Maduro's Capture

  • ⚡ A US military operation in Venezuela resulted in the alleged capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
  • 📸 President Trump posted a photo on social media showing Maduro blindfolded on what Trump claimed was the "USS Eojima."
  • ⚖️ US Attorney Pam Bondi stated that Maduro and his wife would face criminal charges following an indictment in New York.

US Plans for Venezuelan Governance and Oil

  • 🏛️ Trump asserted that the US government would temporarily run Venezuela to ensure a "safe, proper, and judicious transition."
  • 💰 He announced plans for major US oil companies to invest billions in repairing Venezuela's oil infrastructure and generate revenue for the country.
  • 🗣️ Trump claimed that Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez had been sworn in as president and was willing to cooperate with US objectives.

Legal and Political Uncertainty

  • ❓ The legal authority for the US military strike and whether Congress was consulted beforehand remains unclear.
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