The U.S. military conducted a raid in Caracas to capture Nicolás Maduro, resulting in at least 56 deaths including Venezuelan security officers, Cuban personnel, and civilians, with injuries to U.S. servicemembers. The operation has sparked international controversy, political upheaval in Venezuela, and debates over U.S. foreign policy and military intervention.
The UN Security Council saw both allies and adversaries criticize the U.S. for its military operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro, with concerns over sovereignty, legality, and international order, while Maduro's government calls for UN action against the U.S.,
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty in New York after being captured in a US military operation, with Maduro asserting he remains the president of Venezuela. The US declared control over Venezuela, and international reactions included calls for Maduro's release by Russia and US statements framing the operation as law enforcement. Maduro's legal team is preparing a defense challenging the legality of his arrest, amid political turmoil and a declared state of emergency in Venezuela.
During a UN Security Council emergency meeting, both allies and adversaries criticized the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Maduro, highlighting concerns over sovereignty, international law, and regional stability, with Russia and China condemning U.S. actions and calling for unity against lawlessness.
Rep. Jim Himes criticizes the US operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, calling it illegal under international law and highlighting concerns about executive overreach and geopolitical implications, especially regarding Venezuela's oil resources.
Venezuela's military recognizes Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting leader after U.S. forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, who is now facing charges in the US; Rodriguez condemns the operation and seeks dialogue, while Maduro and his wife are in New York facing legal issues.
The US launched a military operation to remove Venezuelan President Maduro, leading to uncertain political and economic consequences, especially for Venezuela's oil industry, which has suffered under Maduro's regime. The situation raises questions about future US-Venezuela relations, sanctions, and the global oil market, with potential implications for oil production, foreign investment, and US energy policy.
Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards ceremony due to travel disruptions caused by the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which led to airspace restrictions and flight delays.
Following Nicolás Maduro's capture during a US military operation, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has assumed leadership of Venezuela, condemning the US action and asserting Maduro's continued presidency amid regional and international tensions.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores arrived in New York to face serious charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, following their capture in Venezuela during a U.S. military operation. They are expected to be arraigned soon and held at a high-security detention center in Brooklyn. The indictment accuses Maduro of conspiracy to import cocaine and other related crimes, with allegations of corruption and involvement with drug traffickers over the past 25 years.