FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds Simon Bolivar's sword as he addresses members of the armed forces, Bolivarian Militia, police, and civilians during a rally against a possible escalation of U.S. actions toward the country, at Fort Tiuna military base in Caracas, Venezuela, November 25, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo
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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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