US President Donald Trump announced on social media that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, along with his wife, has been captured and flown out of the country following a significant attack. Trump stated that the operation was conducted in collaboration with US Law Enforcement, with more details to be revealed in a forthcoming news conference.
The Venezuelan government strongly criticized the US for what they termed as “extremely serious military aggression” after loud explosions were heard in Caracas. Reports from US officials confirmed the strikes against Venezuela, leading to the US Embassy in Bogota advising Americans against traveling to Venezuela or its borders due to safety concerns.
In response to the attack, Venezuela accused the US of attempting to seize its strategic resources, particularly oil and minerals, to undermine its political independence. The explosions in Caracas, which occurred around 2:00 a.m. local time, caused panic among residents, with videos on social media showing smoke rising from various locations in the city.
The situation prompted President Maduro to declare a national emergency, with reports of power outages and disruptions to telecommunication services in parts of Caracas. The US Embassy in Bogota highlighted the risks in Venezuela, urging all US citizens in the country to depart immediately for their safety.
