Maduro Captured: US Forces Seize Venezuelan President, Faces NY Narco-Terrorism Charges

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Moneycontrol•04-01-2026, 00:41
Maduro Captured: US Forces Seize Venezuelan President, Faces NY Narco-Terrorism Charges
- •US forces (Delta Force) captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores in an overnight operation.
- •Maduro and Flores are being transported to New York to face federal charges of narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking.
- •President Trump confirmed the capture, stating Maduro was offered a way out but refused, calling it an 'important symbol'.
- •Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López condemned the 'imperialist attack' and deployed military forces, though leadership remains unclear.
- •US officials like Pam Bondi and Christopher Landau welcomed the capture, emphasizing justice for alleged crimes.
Why It Matters: Venezuelan President Maduro captured by US forces, faces narco-terrorism charges in New York.
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