U.S. President Trump Says Venezuelan President Maduro and His Wife Have Been Captured

Byvmfavorite

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been captured and flown out of Venezuela following a large-scale U.S. military operation.

According to President Trump’s post on his Truth Social platform, the United States “successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader” and that both Maduro and his wife were taken into custody in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement — though he did not immediately provide details about where they were taken or which forces were involved. Trump said a news conference with further information would be held later on Saturday.

Explosions Reported in Caracas as Operation Unfolded

The announcement came after multiple explosions and reports of military activity rocked Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, and other regions early in the morning. Witnesses described loud blasts, low-flying aircraft, and thick plumes of smoke in the skies above the city.
ABC News

Venezuela’s Government Rejects U.S. Claims

The Venezuelan government has strongly denied parts of the U.S. narrative. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the government did not know the whereabouts of Maduro or his wife and called for “proof of life,” while also condemning what it described as “military aggression” by the United States.
ABC
Officials in Caracas declared a state of emergency, urging Venezuelans to mobilize and rejecting the U.S. actions as an infringement on national sovereignty.
Al Jazeera
International reactions have been swift. Nations including Russia and Iran condemned the U.S. strikes, labeling them violations of international law, while regional leaders called for emergency diplomatic responses.
CBS News
This marks one of the most significant direct U.S. military actions in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama. Maduro had been the subject of U.S. criminal charges, including allegations of narco-terrorism, and the Trump administration had previously placed a high bounty on his capture.

Similar Posts

Figure Skater Final Photo From Plane Before Horrible Crash In Washington

Figure Skater Final Photo From Plane Before Horrible Crash In Washington

Byvmfavorite

Former world champion figure skaters Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were among those on board American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., on January 29. The plane, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, was en route from Wichita, Kansas, when it crashed into the Potomac River.The…

No nanny could survive a day with the billionaires triplets, Until the black woman arrived and did what no one else could

No nanny could survive a day with the billionaires triplets, Until the black woman arrived and did what no one else could

Byvmfavorite

When people talked about Ethan Carter, they talked about wealth. Oil fields. Private jets. Deals that shifted entire markets. His mansion in Lagos looked like something lifted out of a dream—marble floors, chandeliers brighter than noon, staff who moved so quietly it was easy to forget they were there. But behind the polished perfection lived…

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ actress Rachael Carpani dies after long battle with “chronic illness”

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ actress Rachael Carpani dies after long battle with “chronic illness”

Byvmfavorite

The NCIS: Los Angeles actress and McLeod’s Daughter star Rachael Carpani has died at the age of 45, her family announced. The Australian actress passed away “unexpectedly” after battling a chronic illness. On Monday, December 15, Rachael Carpani’s sister, Georgia, shared a statement that the actress had died at the age of 45. Rachael Carpani, born in Sydney, Australia,…

Giant wolf sits down next to woman in viral moment

Giant wolf sits down next to woman in viral moment

Byvmfavorite

Wolves have a reputation for being aggressive and fierce creatures, and many people, including me, would be downright frightened to actually meet one face to face. The large grey wolf seen walking alongside Danielle in the beginning is named Kekoa, which in Hawaiian means “brave one.” Kekoa isn’t quite like other wolves, and she certainly doesn’t match…

Goodwill Is Shutting Down Multiple Locations

Goodwill Is Shutting Down Multiple Locations

Byvmfavorite

Goodwill’s Struggles Amid Changing Economic Conditions Goodwill, once a staple of charitable thrift shopping, has found itself facing significant challenges in the modern economy. A company built on the idea of helping the community by providing affordable second-hand goods while offering jobs to people with disabilities, veterans, and other vulnerable groups, is now being forced…

4-Year-Old Tragically Dies Within 24 Hours Of Telling His Mom His Underarm Hurt

4-Year-Old Tragically Dies Within 24 Hours Of Telling His Mom His Underarm Hurt

Byvmfavorite

A devastated family in England is turning their grief into action after their 4-year-old son, Jaxon Knowles, died suddenly from a rare and aggressive form of meningitis. His parents, Sammy and John Knowles, are speaking out in hopes of raising awareness about the deadly disease and funding more research to prevent future tragedies. John and…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *