President Donald Trump revealed that U.S. military forces had launched a large-scale strike on Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
The couple was swiftly flown out of the country, marking a stunning end to Maduro's long grip on power.Explosions rocked Caracas and surrounding areas in the pre-dawn hours, with witnesses reporting low-flying aircraft, plumes of smoke, and power outages across the capital. Key sites, including military bases like Fuerte Tiuna and La Carlota airbase, appeared targeted. Venezuelan officials quickly condemned the action as aggression, declaring a national emergency and mobilizing troops.
Trump shared the news on Truth Social, calling the operation a success conducted alongside U.S. law enforcement. Sources indicate elite units, possibly including Delta Force, carried out the capture amid the chaos.
Maduro, indicted in the U.S. years ago on drug trafficking charges, now faces likely trial on American soil. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez demanded proof that Maduro and Flores are alive, saying their whereabouts were unknown. Neighboring leaders, like Colombia's Gustavo Petro, called for urgent international response, while reactions poured in globally—some celebrating the fall of the authoritarian leader, others decrying the intervention.
This move caps months of intensifying pressure from the Trump administration, including naval buildups and strikes on alleged drug vessels. With Maduro removed, questions swirl about Venezuela's future, from potential power vacuums to the fate of its vast oil resources.
Trump plans to address the nation soon from Mar-a-Lago, promising more details on what he described as brilliant planning by American forces.
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