US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro & Wife; Face Narco-Terrorism Charges

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CNBC TV18•03-01-2026, 20:35
US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro & Wife; Face Narco-Terrorism Charges
- •US military conducted an overnight strike in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
- •Maduro and Flores will face narco-terrorism charges in US courts, as confirmed by US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- •The operation involved explosions and low-flying aircraft in Caracas, targeting military infrastructure, with casualties reported.
- •The US justifies the action by stating Maduro is an illegitimate leader involved in criminal enterprises.
- •International reactions are mixed: Russia and Cuba condemn it as an "imperialist attack," while European allies urge restraint and adherence to international law.
Why It Matters: US military operation captures Venezuelan President Maduro and wife, facing narco-terrorism charges, sparking global reactions.
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