Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been reportedly captured by US forces in a covert operation. According to sources, US President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, stating that the US had launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela and its leader. Trump claimed that Maduro and his wife were taken from their bedroom and transported out of the country.
However, Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez disputed the claims, stating that she had no information on the whereabouts of Maduro and his wife, and called for proof of their safety. The US media reported that Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces in their bedroom in the capital city of Caracas.
US Special Forces are said to have conducted the operation, with Trump stating that the operation was the result of months of planning and preparation. Trump also claimed that several US personnel were injured during the operation when a helicopter crashed.
The move has been condemned by several countries, including Russia, Iran, Colombia, and Cuba. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Maduro was not a legitimate president of Venezuela, and his capture was a major achievement.
Meanwhile, tensions have eased in Iran as protests over rising inflation have begun to subside. The protests, which had spread to several cities, have now been limited to a few areas.
The US military chief, General Mark Milley, stated that the operation against Maduro was the result of months of planning and preparation, and that Maduro had been a target for decades. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Maduro’s capture was a major achievement, and that he had a price of $50 million on his head.
The operation was reportedly a result of months of planning and preparation, with the US military chief stating that they had been working on it for several years. The US President Donald Trump stated that the operation was a success, and that Maduro and his wife were taken from their bedroom and transported out of the country.
However, critics of the operation have condemned it as a violation of international law, with several countries calling for Maduro’s release. The operation has also sparked concerns about the potential for further instability in the region.
The US move has been widely criticized, with several countries calling for Maduro’s release. The operation has also sparked concerns about the potential for further instability in the region.
