US Arrests Venezuelan President Maduro in Overnight Raid; Trump Vows New Era

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News18•04-01-2026, 08:17
US Arrests Venezuelan President Maduro in Overnight Raid; Trump Vows New Era
- •US Delta Force conducted an overnight raid in Caracas, arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
- •Maduro was flown to New York via USS Iwo Jima to face charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, with his first court appearance expected Monday.
- •President Trump monitored the operation live, calling it a "big victory" and stating the US will "temporarily run" Venezuela to ensure elections and unlock oil.
- •The UN, China, and Russia condemned the US action, with the UN Secretary-General calling it a "dangerous precedent" for international law.
- •India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory, urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela due to the rapidly changing situation.
Why It Matters: US arrests Venezuelan President Maduro, sparking international condemnation and uncertainty for Venezuela's future.
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