BREAKING: U.S. Military Strikes Venezuela, Captures President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady
Western Hemisphere — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has conducted a large-scale military strike against Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, flying them out of the country, according to Trump’s statement.
Trump made the claim in a post on his social media platform, stating:
“The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.”
The announcement marks a major escalation in U.S.–Venezuela relations and represents one of the most direct U.S. military involvements in Latin America since the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama.
Military Activity Reported in Caracas
The operation reportedly involved coordinated strikes on military installations and infrastructure around the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, with explosions and aircraft activity observed across several states, including Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira. Residents and social media footage captured images of blasts and widespread power outages.
Venezuelan Government Response
Maduro’s government condemned the strikes as an act of imperialist aggression and a violation of international law, calling for nationwide mobilization in defense of national sovereignty. Venezuelan authorities declared a state of emergency and demanded proof of life for the detained president and first lady, further adding to regional instability.
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ban on U.S. commercial flights over Venezuelan airspace amid ongoing military activity. Several nations, including Iran, strongly condemned the U.S. action as a breach of Venezuelan sovereignty.
Details on where Maduro and his wife have been taken or the legal basis for their capture have not been disclosed, and independent verification of Trump’s claims remains limited at this time.
