Venezuelan President Maduro Captured in US Military Operation, Faces Narco-Terrorism Charges
KHOU 11January 5, 20264 min3,081 views
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- 🇺🇸 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Venezuela and flown out of the country following a large-scale US military strike.
- ⚖️ Maduro was indicted by a federal grand jury on narco-terrorism charges and is expected to face a judge soon.
- 📍 He is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Allegations and Criminal Conspiracy
- corruption charges allege Maduro abused his position for a quarter century, engaging in violence and terror against the United States.
- 🔗 The Justice Department links Maduro's alleged conspiracy to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, implicated in extortions, kidnappings, and murders.
Military Operation and White House Reaction
- 🚁 The capture was an audacious snatch and grab operation involving US military helicopters and special forces known as the Nightstalkers.
- ⏱️ The operation, which began early Saturday morning, concluded with Maduro and his wife in custody within two and a half hours of US forces landing.
- 🏠 President Trump and his team monitored the mission from Mar-a-Lago, with Trump stating the US would take over Venezuela's oil reserves.
Local Reaction in Houston
- 🇻🇪 Houston, home to the second-largest Venezuelan population in the US, saw emotional gatherings and celebrations following the news.
- 🙏 Many in the Venezuelan community expressed hope for returning home, reuniting with loved ones, and turning a new page after years of uncertainty.
- ❓ While celebrating, some also expressed uncertainty about the future and stability in Venezuela, vowing to watch developments closely.
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