Trump claims success in Venezuela strike: Maduro and wife captured, taken out of country
US President Donald Trump said the operation in Venezuela was “successful,” claiming President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and removed from the country following overnight explosions in Caracas.
US President Donald Trump made a striking announcement after a wave of explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital overnight, declaring that the American operation had achieved its objectives. Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and taken out of the country.
TRUMP: THE OPERATION WAS SUCCESSFUL
In a statement following the attacks, Trump described the action against Venezuela as a success, saying it was carried out as planned. He did not provide details about the scope of the operation but stressed that Washington would continue to act decisively in the region.
CLAIM OF MADURO’S CAPTURE
Trump asserted that Maduro and his wife were apprehended during the operation and removed from Venezuelan territory. Venezuelan authorities have not yet confirmed or denied this claim, and no independent verification has been made.
EXPLOSIONS ACROSS CARACAS
Multiple explosions were reported during the night in Caracas, with flames and thick smoke seen rising from several locations. Residents reported power outages in some neighborhoods, along with the sound of aircraft and helicopters flying low over the city.
VENEZUELA DECLARES MOBILIZATION
Following the explosions, the Venezuelan government announced a nationwide mobilization, accusing the United States of carrying out a military attack. Officials said key military and strategic sites were targeted and claimed the assault was aimed at the country’s oil and mineral resources.
INTERNATIONAL REACTIONS
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Caracas was under attack and urged an emergency meeting of the United Nations and the Organization of American States. Calls for restraint and clarification have followed from across the region.
NO DETAILED RESPONSE FROM WASHINGTON
The White House has not released further details regarding Trump’s claims or the status of Maduro. US media outlets reported that the strikes were ordered directly by Trump, but officials have so far declined to elaborate on operational specifics.
