Trump: US to Run Venezuela, Tap Oil After Maduro's Capture; International Condemnation

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Firstpost•04-01-2026, 00:38
Trump: US to Run Venezuela, Tap Oil After Maduro's Capture; International Condemnation
- •US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Caracas after airstrikes, with Trump announcing the US will run Venezuela and exploit its oil.
- •Trump stated the US would manage Venezuela for a "judicious transition," hinting at further military action and deploying US oil companies to fix infrastructure and sell oil.
- •Maduro and his wife are being taken to New York to face narcotics and terrorism charges, with Trump posting a picture of Maduro in custody.
- •Trump dismissed US-backed opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, suggesting cooperation with Maduro's deputy, Delcy Rodriguez, for the transition.
- •The United Nations, China, and France condemned the US action, with the UN chief expressing deep concern over international law violations.
Why It Matters: US takes control of Venezuela, captures Maduro, plans to exploit oil, facing global condemnation.
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