Trump Says US Will Run Venezuela After Maduro Seized
Trump Announces US Will Run Venezuela
In a shocking move, US President Trump announced that the US will take control of Venezuela after the country's leader, Nicolás Maduro, was seized by US forces.
According to a statement released by the White House, Trump said that the US will 'run the country' in the wake of Maduro's capture.
The move comes after a series of US strikes on Venezuela, which were condemned by North Korea as a 'serious encroachment of sovereignty.'
The situation in Venezuela remains volatile, with reports of clashes between government forces and opposition groups.
The US has not provided details on how it plans to 'run' Venezuela, but experts say that the move could have significant implications for the country's economy and politics.
Background on the Situation in Venezuela
Venezuela has been embroiled in a deepening crisis for years, with widespread poverty, food shortages, and hyperinflation.
Maduro's government has been accused of human rights abuses and corruption, and the opposition has called for his resignation.
The US has imposed sanctions on Venezuela in an effort to pressure Maduro's government to step down.
Reaction to the US Move
The US move has been met with widespread condemnation from around the world, with many countries calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
The European Union has called for a 'return to democracy' in Venezuela, while the United Nations has urged restraint from all parties.
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[1] Trump says US will run Venezuela after Maduro seized
[2] North Korea fires ballistic missiles, condemns US strikes on Venezuela