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News1803-01-2026, 22:52

Trump: US to 'Run' Venezuela After Maduro's Capture, Promises 'Safe Transition'

  • US President Donald Trump announced the US will "run" Venezuela until a "safe transition" of power, promising liberty, peace, justice, and prosperity for Venezuelans.
  • The announcement followed a US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife early Saturday morning.
  • Maduro faces a new indictment for narco-terrorism and other crimes, with Attorney General Pam Bondi stating he will face "American justice."
  • Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia hailed the development as "the hour of freedom" and a step towards national reconstruction.
  • Trump revealed the military operation was planned four days prior but delayed due to weather, confirming no US casualties or aircraft loss during the highly guarded mission.

Why It Matters: US takes control of Venezuela after Maduro's capture, promising a safe transition and justice.

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