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US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country

Summary

The United States conducted a military strike in Venezuela and announced that President Nicolás Maduro was captured and taken out of the country. President Trump communicated this operation on social media, but many details about the situation remain unclear, including the legal aspects and Maduro's exact location.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. executed a "large-scale strike" in Venezuela early Saturday.
  • President Nicolás Maduro was reportedly captured and flown out of the country.
  • President Trump announced the operation via social media.
  • The Venezuelan government labeled the strike as an "imperialist attack."
  • Vice President Delcy Rodríguez may take power under Venezuelan law, though it is unconfirmed.
  • Maduro faced charges in the U.S. for "narco-terrorism" since March 2020.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration banned U.S. flights over Venezuelan airspace due to the military activity.
  • The attack lasted less than 30 minutes with unknown casualties.
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