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U.S. conducts military strikes in Venezuela amid claims of Maduro’s capture
The United States carried out targeted military operations in Venezuela early Saturday, focusing on several strategic sites, including military installations, according to U.S. officials. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the region following a significant buildup of U.S. naval forces, including the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in the Caribbean.
Former President Donald Trump stated that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and transported out of the country during the operations, describing the event as a “large-scale strike.”
The operations follow recent U.S. actions, such as the interception of oil tankers and strikes on multiple vessels accused of transporting narcotics. Trump’s administration has repeatedly accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking and collaboration with criminal organizations labeled as terrorist groups, charges Maduro has consistently denied.
These developments mark a significant escalation in U.S.-Venezuelan tensions, drawing international attention to the region. While the United States framed the operations as a measure against organized crime and instability, critics warn that such interventions could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
