Photos: Aftermath of US air strikes in Venezuela
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces carried out air strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. The military action is part of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the U.S. accusing Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking. After the strikes, Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez called for proof of Maduro's safety.Key Facts
- U.S. forces conducted air strikes in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
- These strikes were part of ongoing tensions and accusations against Maduro related to drug trafficking.
- Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro provided a detailed list of targeted locations of the strikes.
- Since September, the U.S. has carried out at least 20 strikes near Venezuelan waters.
- It is unclear where Maduro is currently located.
- Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez may take over leadership, but no official change has occurred yet.
- Rodriguez requested proof that Maduro and Cilia Flores are alive.
- The air strike operation lasted less than 30 minutes and led to explosions in Venezuela, causing civilian and military casualties.
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