BREAKING: In a dramatic military operation early Saturday, the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, as explosions rocked the capital, Caracas. This urgent strike, which unfolded in less than 30 minutes, targeted military infrastructure and comes amid escalating tensions surrounding U.S. foreign policy.
American officials have confirmed that Maduro and Flores will face narco-terrorism charges in U.S. courts. Explosions were reported in multiple locations, with at least seven blasts shaking Caracas as low-flying aircraft executed the operation. Witnesses described smoke rising from military installations, heightening fears of a broader conflict.
Former President Donald Trump took to social media to announce the capture, stating, “Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country.” However, this decisive action has triggered backlash from congressional leaders who claim they were not notified prior to the operation.
During a press conference, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the decision, stating that the mission couldn’t be pre-notified due to the risk of leaks. Trump echoed this sentiment, asserting, “Congress has a tendency to leak. This would NOT be good. If they leaked, it would have been a very different result!”
Democratic leaders have voiced strong opposition, labeling the military strike as “reckless.” Senator Chuck Schumer from New York criticized the lack of congressional approval, emphasizing, “The administration has assured me three separate times that it was not pursuing regime change.” Meanwhile, Representative Gregory Meeks, the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed frustration, stating he received no prior briefing and learned of the operation through media reports.
Senator Andy Kim from New Jersey condemned the administration’s approach, highlighting the constitutional requirement for congressional notification in military actions. “Trump rejected our Constitutionally required approval process for armed conflict,” he stated on X.
The swift execution of Operation Absolute Resolve has sparked a national debate over military engagement and the balance of power within the U.S. government. As the situation unfolds, many are questioning the implications of this operation for future U.S. foreign policy and its potential impact on relations with Venezuela.
With the capture of Maduro, the world watches closely to see how the U.S. government will navigate the complexities of international law and military intervention. The ramifications of this operation are likely to reverberate throughout global politics in the days and weeks to come.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
