US Captures Nicolas Maduro in Overnight Strike on Venezuela

Breaking News: Maduro Captured

• ⚡ President Donald Trump announced that the US has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife in an overnight strike.
• 📍 The captured individuals have been flown out of the country, with their current whereabouts unknown.
• 🇺🇸 The Trump administration officially does not recognize Maduro as the Venezuelan president.

US Military Strikes in Venezuela

• 💥 The capture coincided with US military strikes in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, with at least seven explosions reported.
• ✈️ Witnesses reported hearing loud noises and airplanes, with smoke seen rising from a military base hangar.
• ⚠️ The Venezuelan defense minister claims civilian areas were also struck, though this has not been verified.

Venezuelan Government Response

• 🚨 Before his capture, Maduro issued a statement declaring a national emergency and mobilizing defense forces.
• 🗣️ The Venezuelan government described the attack as an "extremely serious military aggression" by the United States.

FAA and Flight Operations

• 🚫 The FAA issued an all-stop on commercial flights over Venezuela due to the ongoing military activity.
• ✈️ Flight tracking data shows flights actively avoiding Venezuelan airspace.

President Trump's Statement and Upcoming Briefing

• 📝 President Trump confirmed the successful "large-scale strike" and capture via a social media post.
• 📰 He is scheduled to hold a press briefing later this morning from Mar-a-Lago to provide further details.
• 📰 Reports suggest US Army Delta Force conducted the capture, with the CIA identifying Maduro's location.
• 💰 The operation follows a $50 million bounty placed on Maduro's head by the State Department.
• 🚢 This also comes after recent operations in the Caribbean, including strikes on alleged drug boats and a large US naval armada off Venezuela's coast.