Donald Trump says US has ‘capture
The Venezuelan capital was shaken by violence before sunrise. The sounds of sirens and explosions filled the air as President Nicolás Maduro seemingly vanished amid the chaos.
Shortly after, former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on camera. He praised a “brilliant operation,” announcing the capture of Maduro and his wife by elite Delta Force troops.
Trump hailed the event as a “large-scale strike against Venezuela.” Meanwhile, the nation’s government condemned the action as a criminal act of foreign aggression.
Officials urged citizens to mobilize, framing the strike as an imperialist attempt to seize Venezuela’s oil and mineral wealth. Reports of explosions and low-flying aircraft spread panic across multiple states.
Citizens searched the skies and social media for information. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López promised an “indestructible wall of resistance,” despite authorities admitting they did not know Maduro’s location.
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez publicly demanded proof of life for the captured president and his wife. The incident triggered immediate international concern.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned of missiles over Caracas and called for United Nations intervention. He expressed fear the entire region could be dragged into widespread chaos.
