US EditionWhat happened in Venezuela? Breaking down the U.S. military operation
The U.S. military's operation in Venezuela led to Maduro and his wife facing narco-terrorism and weapons charges in U.S. courts, following a 2020 indictment for drug trafficking.
- In pre-dawn hours, U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and flew them out after multiple explosions in Caracas.
- Maduro was indicted in 2020 for drug charges linked to FARC, and Attorney General Pam Bondi said Maduro and Flores face narco-terrorism and weapons charges in the Southern District of New York.
- A U.S. official said the operation was successful with no U.S. military casualties, and photos showed helicopters crisscrossing the sky with smoke rising from a hangar.
- Amid confusion, Venezuela faces questions about leadership as Vice President Delcy Rodriguez demands evidence of Maduro's well-being and may become interim president.
- Regional leaders warned the move risks violating international law as the U.S. military buildup includes a dozen ships and about 15,000 troops.
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Van Hollen confronted on Democrats arguing party lacks 'nuance' in criticism of Venezuela strikes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen is confronted on fellow Democratic lawmakers' criticism of the party's response to President Trump's Venezuela strikes and Nicolás Maduro's capture.
Trump Praised for Bold, Unprecedented Venezuela Operation
WASHINGTON—On Saturday morning, Jan. 3, many Americans woke up to news that U.S. special forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. A military buildup in the Caribbean had been underway for months, and many had anticipated some form of U.S. military action, but few expected an operation so ambitious and complex. The operation was carried out with a high level of secrecy. Late in the evening on Jan. 2, Trump ordered U.S. special operat…
Yesterday’s Saturday, January 3, was marked by an unprecedented escalation in the Venezuelan crisis following a military operation ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump. At dawn, U.S. forces launched targeted bombings against military targets in Caracas and other states of the country, an offensive that culminated in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Bild: U.S. operation in Venezuela is a humiliation for Russia and a challenge to China
The U.S. military operation in Venezuela has revealed a new reality: Washington no longer feels the need to consult allies and is ready to redraw spheres of influence by force. The operation’s significance extends far beyond Latin America. Washington signaled it is prepared to use the military directly to overthrow a foreign government and protect its own interests. The arrest of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces is not only the end of the Venezuela…
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