Trump Orders US Operation to Capture Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro
Breaking News: Trump Announces Capture of Venezuela's President Maduro
The United States has captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, according to a statement released by former President Donald Trump on Truth Social.
Maduro and his wife were captured and removed from the country following the operation, Trump said in the statement.
This development comes as a significant escalation in the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, where Maduro has been in power since 2013. The US has imposed several rounds of sanctions on Venezuela and its leaders, but this is the first time a US operation has resulted in the capture of the country's president.
The move is likely to have significant implications for the region and the global community, with many countries watching the situation closely.
Background on the Crisis in Venezuela
Venezuela has been in a state of crisis since 2013, with widespread protests and economic collapse. The country has been under US sanctions since 2017, and the US has repeatedly called for Maduro's resignation.
Reaction from the Venezuelan Government
The Venezuelan government has not commented on the capture of Maduro, but the country's defense minister, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, has said that the government will resist the presence of foreign troops in the country.
International Reaction
The international community is watching the situation closely, with many countries calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The US has said that it will continue to support the Venezuelan people and work towards a democratic transition.
What's Next
The capture of Maduro is a significant development in the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. The US will likely face significant challenges in the coming days and weeks as it tries to navigate the situation and ensure a peaceful transition.
Sources
[1] Trump says U.S. operation captured Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro
[2] Venezuela defense minister says will resist presence of foreign troops
[3] Trump says Venezuela’s Maduro captured after strikes