Trump Announces Capture of Venezuela's Maduro & Wife in US Attack
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News18•03-01-2026, 15:24
Trump Announces Capture of Venezuela's Maduro & Wife in US Attack
- •US President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a US military operation.
- •US forces conducted airstrikes on Caracas, targeting key military bases like Fuerte Tiuna and La Carlota airport, before taking Maduro into custody.
- •Trump revealed the capture on 'Truth Social', stating Maduro and his wife were moved to a secret location, with more details expected at a Mar-a-Lago press conference.
- •Venezuela condemned the attacks as an imperialist act, declared a state of emergency, and accused the US of targeting its oil and mineral wealth.
- •International allies like Iran, Cuba, and Russia denounced the capture as a violation of international law, while Colombia expressed border concerns.
Why It Matters: US military captured Venezuelan President Maduro and wife, sparking international condemnation and regional tension.
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