U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and flown out of Venezuela following a major U.S. military operation. Trump made the claim on social media early Saturday, saying the action came after what he described as a “large-scale strike” against targets across the country.
According to the report, explosions were heard in the Venezuelan capital Caracas and other areas as U.S. aircraft carried out strikes on military and civilian sites. The Venezuelan government strongly condemned the attacks, calling them unlawful aggression and a threat to national sovereignty.
The Venezuelan leadership declared a state of emergency after the violence, and countries like Cuba and Colombia publicly criticized the U.S. action. While Trump’s post says Maduro and his wife were taken into custody, U.S. government officials have not yet released detailed operational confirmation beyond the president’s statement.
The unfolding situation marks a dramatic escalation in tensions between the United States and Venezuela after months of military pressure and frequent disputes over accusations of narco‑trafficking and governance. The international community is closely watching as diplomatic and legal questions arise from the reports of regime change action.
