US Captures Venezuelan Leader Maduro; Trump Vows Conviction, Warns Interim Regime

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News18•05-01-2026, 16:18
US Captures Venezuelan Leader Maduro; Trump Vows Conviction, Warns Interim Regime
- •Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US and flown to New York City for a court appearance.
- •Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores face charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine import, and weapons-related offenses.
- •President Donald Trump stated the US would temporarily "run" Venezuela and utilize its oil reserves.
- •Trump issued a warning to Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, threatening a "very big price" if she doesn't comply.
- •Trump expressed strong confidence in Maduro's conviction, describing the case against him as "infallible."
Why It Matters: US captures Nicolás Maduro for trial; Trump asserts control over Venezuela and predicts conviction.
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