U.S. Military Strikes Venezuela – Maduro and Wife Reportedly Captured
In a bold escalation, the United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday morning. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and removed from the country in an operation coordinated with U.S. law enforcement.
Residents in Caracas reported multiple explosions, low-flying aircraft, and widespread panic as the city awoke to the sudden military activity. Maduro’s government immediately condemned the strikes as an “imperialist attack” on civilian and military targets and urged citizens to mobilize across the nation.
Footage emerging from the capital shows smoke rising from military bases and bright flashes lighting up the night sky. Some neighborhoods witnessed armed groups and militia taking positions, while other areas remained quiet. Power outages affected parts of the city, though major roads remained open.
The operation follows months of U.S. military pressure targeting Venezuelan waters, including drone strikes on vessels allegedly involved in narcotics trafficking. Maduro has repeatedly denied involvement in drug operations and accused the U.S. of seeking to control Venezuela’s oil resources.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned U.S. commercial flights over Venezuela due to ongoing military activity.
As the situation unfolds, the country faces a period of uncertainty, with questions remaining over the governance and stability of Venezuela in the immediate aftermath of the strike.
