A member of the Bolivarian Militia is silhouetted against a mural with the image of Venezuela's late President Hugo Chavez, during a civic-military training, amid rising tensions with the U.S., in Caracas, Venezuela November 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maxwell Briceno
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US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro; Nation Faces Uncertain Future

  • US commandos bombed Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro early Saturday, causing widespread shock and uncertainty.
  • Caracas streets were largely deserted, with security forces patrolling, while smoke billowed from Port of La Guaira and an air base.
  • Residents, unsure of what comes next, stayed home or stocked groceries; opposition supporters expressed joy.
  • US President Donald Trump confirmed Maduro's capture, citing drug-running; Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello urged resistance.
  • The attack, the first US military intervention since 1989, began around 2 a.m., lasting 90 minutes and causing power outages.

Why It Matters: US military intervention captures Maduro, leaving Venezuela in shock and uncertainty.

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