US Military Abducts Venezuelan President Maduro; Trump Threatens Global Intervention

US Military Operation in Venezuela

• 🇺🇸 The US military launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela, abducting President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores.
• 💥 Missiles targeted army bases, airfields, and infrastructure, with US special forces reaching Maduro's residence.
• ⚖️ Maduro and Flores were flown to the United States, facing criminal charges including narco-terrorism and cocaine importation.
• 💰 President Trump vowed to run Venezuela and seize its oil reserves, stating, "The oil companies are going to go in."

Venezuelan Response and International Reactions

• 🏛️ Venezuela's Supreme Court designated Vice President Deli Rodriguez as interim president.
• ✊ Rodriguez denounced the abduction and vowed Venezuela's readiness to defend itself against the US.
• ⚠️ President Trump issued a warning to Rodriguez, stating she would "pay a very big price" if she did not comply.
• 🤝 Later, Rodriguez posted a conciliatory message, inviting the US to cooperate on shared development within international law.

Global Tensions and Threats

• 📰 Reports indicate that The New York Times and Washington Post knew of the raid beforehand but delayed publication.
• 💔 A senior Venezuelan official reported at least 80 deaths, including civilians and soldiers; Cuba reported 32 citizens killed.
• 🇨🇴 President Trump threatened military action against Colombia, accusing its president of producing cocaine.
• 🇨🇺 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio put the Cuban government on notice, calling it a "huge problem."
• 🇮🇱 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the "perfect operation" in Venezuela.
• 🇷🇺 Russia reaffirmed its support for Venezuela, condemning the US attacks as "extremely concerning."
• 🇬🇱 Greenland's Prime Minister rejected Trump's threats of annexation, stating, "Enough is enough."

Domestic and International Protests

• 📢 Democrats on Capitol Hill stated they had not been briefed on the Venezuela attack, with some condemning Trump's use of military force without congressional authorization.
• ✊ Protests against the US action erupted across the US and globally, including in London, Mexico City, and cities throughout Venezuela.
• 🗣️ Protesters voiced opposition to the US government entering a sovereign country to exploit resources.

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