U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro in Stunning Raid, Triggering Chaos
A series of explosions rocked Caracas as helicopters swarmed the skies above Venezuela’s capital early this morning, marking the start of an unprecedented military operation that has upended Latin America. In a shocking announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that American troops have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, flying them out of the country.
The announcement came via Trump’s social media platform, where he stated, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader,” adding that the operation was conducted “in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement.” Trump promised further details at a news conference scheduled for 11 A.M. at Mar-a-Lago.
On the ground, witnesses reported multiple explosions across Caracas, with images and videos circulating online showing helicopters flying over the city amid sounds of detonations. Following the apparent attack, the Venezuelan government declared a national emergency, calling for the mobilization of the population in response to what it termed “US attacks,” according to AFP reports.
The international reaction was swift and marked by distancing. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that London was “absolutely not involved” in the strikes or the capture of Maduro. “All countries should uphold international law,” Starmer added in a brief statement, underscoring the potential for a severe diplomatic crisis.
The situation remains fluid and unverified by independent sources on the ground. The Venezuelan government has yet to issue an official statement confirming Maduro’s capture, and the current U.S. administration has not commented on the claims made by the president. The operation, if confirmed, represents a dramatic and escalatory intervention in Venezuela’s long-standing political and economic crisis, raising immediate questions about sovereignty, international law, and the future of the oil-rich nation.
Global markets are reacting nervously to the news, with oil prices experiencing volatile swings. Regional leaders across Latin America are expected to convene emergency meetings, while the United Nations Security Council is likely to face calls for an urgent session.
