Following the strikes, the Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency, with Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino denouncing the attack as an act of imperialist aggression. Attorney General Tarek William Saab reported civilian casualties and demanded proof of life for Maduro and his wife, both of whom were reportedly seized during the raid. The assault follows months of tension and maritime incidents in international waters, marking a significant escalation in the administration's long-standing campaign to oust the Venezuelan leader.
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Trump Claims Maduro Captured Following Airstrikes on Caracas
After a series of explosions rocked Caracas early Saturday, President Donald Trump declared that Nicolás Maduro had been captured and transported out of Venezuela. The operation, which targeted both military and civilian infrastructure, was conducted without congressional authorization, sparking immediate international condemnation and internal warnings of an illegal military adventure.
Trump provided minimal details regarding the operation, noting only that it was executed in coordination with federal law enforcement. The move revives the 2020 Justice Department indictment against Maduro, which previously carried a $15 million bounty for his arrest. Critics, including Center for International Policy CEO Nancy Okail, have labeled the offensive an unauthorized military adventure that lacks a credible national security justification. A press conference is scheduled at Mar-a-Lago for 11 am ET to address the development.
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