President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the Country" early Saturday morning amid a "large scale strike" by the U.S. 


US Attacks Venezuela | US: Maduro Captured & Flown Out of the Country

The United States hit Venezuela with a "large-scale strike" early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country after months of intense pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack.

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Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Delcy Rodriguez as interim president, marking a major political shift in the country. 

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President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela in the wake of a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Trump: Lights Of Caracas Were Turned Off By US

President Donald Trump declared that large American oil companies will be permitted to operate in Venezuela, following military efforts to remove Nicolas Maduro from power. This initiative aims to revitalize the country's oil production and infrastructure, potentially transforming Venezuela's economy while enhancing US energy interests.


Trump: US Is Going To Have Its Oil Companies Go In To Venezuela'

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured from a highly guarded "fortress", adding that no Americans were killed in the operation. "He was in a fortress," Trump told Fox News in a telephone interview. "You know, that we had nobody killed was amazing," he said, adding that a "couple of guys were hit, but they came back and they're supposed to be in pretty good shape."

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Colombian President Gustavo President reacted to reports of explosions in Caracas,  calling for UN to convene immediately. Petro's reaction came as blasts were heard across Caracas and low-flying aircraft were spotted in Caracas' skies. Watch the video for more. 

US Strikes Venezuela: Caracas Rocked By Blasts Amid US-Drug Smuggling Crackdown

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado vowed at a press conference on Thursday that Venezuela "will be free". The Venezuelan opposition leader, honoured for her fight for democracy, said she would try to return to end the "tyranny" in her home country, despite warnings she could be arrested.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader: González Must Immediately Assume His Constitutional Mandate

Iran has strongly condemned the US attack on Venezuela, describing it as a “blatant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“The US military attack on Venezuela constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and the basic rules of international law, particularly Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the Charter, which prohibits the use of force,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

US Strikes Venezuela: Vice-President Demands Immediate 'Proof of Life' of Maduro & Family

President Donald Trump says the United States ⁠has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and flown them out of ⁠the country after “large-scale” strikes.

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President Donald Trump says the United States ⁠has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and flown them out of ⁠the country after “large-scale” strikes.


Venezuela Under Attack | Trump: US Carried Large-Scale Strikes Against Venezuela 

US President Donald Trump says the US has carried out "large scale strike against Venezuela" and "captured its leader, President Nicolas Maduro" and his wife. Earlier to this, loud explosions, accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard in Caracas around 2:00 am (0600 GMT) Saturday, an AFP journalist reported. The explosions come as US President Donald Trump, who has deployed a navy task force to the Caribbean, raised the possibility of ground strikes against Venezuela. Join us live to know more on this!

US Strikes Venezuela LIVE: Trump Says US Has 'Captured' Venezuelan President Maduro & His Wife

Multiple explosions, accompanied by loud noises and reports of low-flying aircraft, were heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, according to witnesses and media reports. Parts of southern Caracas were also reported to be without electricity following the incident. The cause of the explosions was not immediately known.

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Venezuela’s government on Saturday accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported over the capital, Caracas, around 2 am local time.
Following the strikes, President Nicolás Maduro declared a nationwide state of emergency, ordered national defence plans to be implemented and called for 'mass mobilisation'.

Venezuela Under Attack: Maduro Govt Calls for Mobilisation of Population 

Loud explosions, accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard in Caracas around 2:00 am (0600 GMT) Saturday, an AFP journalist reported.

The explosions come as US President Donald Trump, who has deployed a navy task force to the Caribbean, raised the possibility of ground strikes against Venezuela.


Loud Explosions in Venezuela After Trump Warns of Ground Strikes

Venezuela is fast becoming the newest flashpoint in global power politics.
A U.S. pursuit of a Venezuela-bound oil tanker has drawn in Russia and China, turning sanctions enforcement into a high-stakes geopolitical confrontation.
As President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s regime, Moscow claims protection over the vessel, Beijing condemns U.S. actions as “bullying,” and the risk of a naval showdown grows.

Venezuela: Trump, Putin and Xi collide over oil, sanctions and control of the seas

The crew of an oil tanker fleeing U.S. forces in the Atlantic Ocean recently painted a Russian flag on the side of the vessel, in an apparent attempt to claim Russian protection, two American officials said on Tuesday.


US-Venezuela tensions: Reports say crew paints Russian flag on tanker pursued by the US

New details of deliberations show how aides with overlapping agendas drove the United States toward a militarized confrontation with Venezuela.


US-Venezuela Tensions: What Led To Trump's Directives Against 'Narco Boats'

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are escalating as the US increases military pressure amid ongoing political and economic unrest in Venezuela.

Tensions Mount as US Ramps up Military Pressure on Venezuela

The Trump administration is reportedly expanding its military presence near Venezuela, prompting warnings from Russia and China about escalating tensions. Special operations aircraft are now deployed in the region, raising fears of a potential crisis. Global powers are closely monitoring U.S. actions as diplomatic and military stakes rise in Latin America.

Trump Edges Towards Venezuela Invasion, Russia, China Warn Washington

The United States has boosted its military presence in the Caribbean, escalating pressure on Venezuela. In response, Caracas has passed a law allowing authorities to jail supporters of the US-led oil blockade, heightening regional tensions and international scrutiny.

Venezuela Passes Law To Jail Supporters Of U.S. Oil Blockade

US–Venezuela tensions escalate as the US President calls on President Nicolás Maduro to step down amid rising diplomatic strain. The move comes amid ongoing disputes over Venezuela’s political and economic situation. Washington urges a peaceful transition of power, while Caracas condemns foreign interference.


US President Calls for Maduro to Step Down As Tensions Mount

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. will keep crude oil and tankers seized near Venezuela.

“We’re going to keep it,” Trump told reporters in Palm Beach, Florida after unveiling a new class of battleships named after himself.

US-Venezuela tensions: Trump administration ramps up pressure campaign targeting Venezuela

Venezuela on Saturday (Dec 20) slammed the seizure of an oil tanker by the US as “theft and kidnapping”. This comes after the United States forces earlier “apprehended” an oil tanker off Venezuela, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The incident marks the second in two weeks that US forces have intercepted a tanker in the region. Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela.


US-Venezuela Tensions: US Forces Stop Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Trump Pressure Campaign

US forces intercepted a second Venezuelan oil tanker as Trump intensifies pressure on Maduro, citing sanctions, drug trafficking, and oil disputes, while Venezuela condemns the action and vows legal retaliation.

Venezuela on Oil Tanker Seizure: Its Theft & Kidnapping

US Intercepts Second Oil Tanker Off Coast of Venezuela

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s regime “illegitimate”, saying any diplomatic deal with him would be futile. He added that the United States is not concerned about potential escalation with Russia as President Donald Trump deploys thousands of troops, an aircraft carrier, warships, and fighter jets to the Caribbean. The U.S. also issued additional sanctions against Maduro and his family members.

US-Venezuela Tensions: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls Maduro's Regime Illegitimate

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