Trump's move to topple Maduro is fraught with risk - what happens next is unclear
Summary
President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, following U.S. military strikes targeting military sites in Caracas. The U.S. claims Maduro was involved in drug trafficking and has removed him as part of a crackdown. The situation in Venezuela is now uncertain.Key Facts
- U.S. President Trump announced that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has been captured.
- The U.S. conducted military strikes on military infrastructure in Caracas, Venezuela's capital.
- The U.S. has accused Maduro of leading drug trafficking activities.
- Maduro's current location is unknown, and Venezuelan officials demand proof he is alive.
- This is the first U.S. military intervention in Latin America since 1989.
- Venezuela claims the U.S. aims to take over its oil and other resources.
- Large U.S. military deployments have been in the region for months.
- The future leadership of Venezuela is uncertain amid government control over key institutions.
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