Trump: US Launches Strike on Venezuela, Claims Capture of Maduro—Details Still Emerging
BBC, Reuters
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said that the U.S. had carried out a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela. He also said that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured and flown out of the country during the operation. Trump’s statement, which was shared on social media, said that the strike was done “in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement.”
Details and Context: • There were reports of explosions in Caracas and other areas early on Saturday during the military action.
- Maduro’s national government has asked for proof of life and denied claims, while Venezuela’s vice president has asked for confirmation of his location.
- Trump said there would be another news conference later to give more information.
- Some reports say that the U.S. may have to deal with legal and diplomatic issues because of the action and Venezuela’s sovereignty.
- Other news outlets, like Reuters, also confirmed Trump’s claim that Maduro was caught after the strike.
What Isn’t Clear: Venezuelan officials and international observers haven’t been able to confirm the capture or the full extent of the strike right away, and new information is still coming in.
