Trump Says US Will Run Venezuela As Maduro Held In New York: Live Updates
Summary
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will oversee operations in Venezuela, including its oil production, following a military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Maduro is currently detained in New York on charges related to drug trafficking. Delcy Rodriguez has been appointed as Venezuela's Acting President after Maduro's removal.Key Facts
- U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation.
- Maduro is now held at a New York detention facility facing charges like drug trafficking and weapons offenses.
- President Trump stated the U.S. will manage Venezuela and its oil output to fund government operations.
- Delcy Rodriguez has been named Venezuela's Acting President after the operation.
- Caribbean airspace has reopened following military actions in the region.
- The operation, called 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' followed U.S. strikes on drug-smuggling routes.
- China has called for Maduro's release after his capture.
- The White House shared a video of Maduro in custody, appearing to say "goodnight" and "happy new year."
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