In a bold and covert operation, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was apprehended by U.S. military forces and is set to appear in a U.S. court on Monday.
As reported by Gateway Pundit, the U.S. military launched a series of strikes and a ground invasion around 2 a.m. local time on Saturday, capturing Maduro and his wife, who were subsequently detained aboard the USS Iwo Jima. President Trump shared a video of the strikes, which targeted multiple sites in Caracas, Venezuela. Maduro faces serious charges in the Southern District of New York, including Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy and Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, among others.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has publicly condemned the operation, labeling it a kidnapping and demanding Maduro's "immediate release." Appearing on Venezuelan television, Rodriguez insisted, "We demand the immediate release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores," asserting Maduro's position as "the only president of Venezuela." Meanwhile, a Justice Department official confirmed that Maduro is slated to make his initial court appearance in Manhattan federal court on Monday.
President Trump, alongside key U.S. officials such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, addressed the situation, noting that Rodriguez seemed cooperative, albeit with limited options. During a press conference, Trump elaborated on the capture and indictment, stating that Maduro would be transported to New York, where his detention location would be determined by authorities.
The unfolding events mark a significant moment in U.S.-Venezuelan relations, with potential implications for regional stability and international diplomacy.
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