Trump Claims Maduro in US Custody After Venezuela Airstrikes

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Moneycontrol•03-01-2026, 15:42
Trump Claims Maduro in US Custody After Venezuela Airstrikes
- •US President Donald Trump claimed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were taken into US custody following airstrikes in Caracas.
- •Trump stated the operation was carried out by US agencies, with more details and a press conference at Mar-a-Lago to follow.
- •The claim comes after months of warnings and recent powerful explosions heard in Caracas, leading to panic and a state of emergency.
- •A power outage occurred in Southern Caracas, near a large military base, after the explosions.
- •Prior to these events, Venezuela had arrested five American citizens, prompting signals of strong US action.
Why It Matters: Trump announces Maduro's capture after Venezuela strikes, raising questions about regional stability.
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