US Strikes Venezuela, Claims Capture of President Maduro

Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela

• 💥 A large-scale U.S. strike occurred in Venezuela early Saturday, with multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft reported in Caracas.
• ⏱️ The apparent attack lasted less than 30 minutes.

Claimed Capture of Nicolás Maduro

• 🇺🇸 U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured.
• ✈️ Trump stated that Maduro and his wife were flown out of the country following the operation.
• 🤝 The operation was reportedly conducted in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement.

Maduro Government's Response

• 🗣️ Maduro's government accused the U.S. of an imperialist attack on civilian and military installations.

Escalated U.S. Pressure

• 📈 The strike follows escalated pressure from the Trump administration on Maduro.
• 🚫 Maduro had previously decried U.S. military operations against alleged drug traffickers as a veiled attempt to oust him.

Unclear Aftermath

• ❓ It was not immediately clear who was running the country following the strike.
• 📍 Maduro's current whereabouts were also not immediately known.