US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro; Nation Faces Uncertain Future

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CNBC TV18•03-01-2026, 21:35
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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