Trump Claims Maduro Captured in Secret Venezuela Operation; Net Worth Questioned

• US President Donald Trump claimed special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in a secret operation.
• The alleged capture occurred amidst explosions in Caracas, potentially escalating long-running US-Venezuela tensions.
• Maduro's net worth is estimated at $2 million by Celebrity Net Worth, despite widespread corruption claims and Venezuela's economic collapse.
• His presidency saw hyperinflation, a humanitarian crisis, disputed elections, and accusations of corruption and human rights abuses.
• The US sanctioned Maduro's government and charged him with corruption; a UN mission reported human rights abuses by the Bolivarian National Guard.

Why It Matters: Trump's claim of Maduro's capture highlights Venezuela's crisis and renewed scrutiny of his wealth.