US Claims Maduro Captured, Vows Justice; Venezuela Denies, Accuses of Attacks

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Firstpost•03-01-2026, 22:15
US Claims Maduro Captured, Vows Justice; Venezuela Denies, Accuses of Attacks
- •US President Donald Trump hailed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US military, with the Attorney General vowing "full wrath" of American justice.
- •Maduro and his wife face drug and terrorism charges in the United States, which alleges his involvement in narcotics trafficking and support for terrorist activities.
- •Venezuela vehemently denied the capture, accusing US forces of "criminal aggression" and military strikes on residential areas.
- •Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez announced a "massive deployment" of military resources for comprehensive defense against US "invading" forces.
- •Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting to address the alleged US attacks, amid uncertainty over Maduro's whereabouts.
Why It Matters: US claims Maduro captured and charged; Venezuela denies, accuses US of attacks, and seeks UN intervention.
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