NYC Mayor Mamdani Slams Maduro Capture as 'Act of War'; Venezuelan Leader in NY

• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the US operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it an "act of war" and a violation of international and federal law.
• Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured overnight in Caracas and are being transported to New York City for federal custody.
• Mamdani, only three days into his term, expressed concern for New Yorkers, especially the large Venezuelan community, and vowed to monitor the situation.
• US President Donald Trump confirmed the capture, stating Maduro and Flores would face charges in New York.
• Maduro faces a federal indictment in New York, with the case proceeding through the federal system, impacting the city's significant Venezuelan population.

Why It Matters: NYC Mayor Mamdani denounces Maduro's capture as an "act of war," raising concerns for New Yorkers.