U.S. Conducts Military Operation in Venezuela: Maduro Captured, Trump Announces

In a significant development in international relations, U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that American forces executed a large-scale military strike on Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The pair has been flown out of the country, according to Trump’s post on Truth Social. The operation, conducted in coordination with U.S. law enforcement, targeted sites in Caracas and surrounding areas, with reports of explosions and helicopter activity. U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi confirmed that Maduro faces indictments in the Southern District of New York on charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession of machine guns and destructive devices. Bondi stated that Maduro and Flores “will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil,” praising the mission’s success. Sources indicate involvement of elite U.S. units, such as Delta Force, in the extraction. Venezuelan authorities have declared a national state of emergency, condemning the action as “extremely serious military aggression” and requesting an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting. Fires were reported at key military sites like Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela’s largest military complex, amid widespread blackouts and chaos in the capital. International reactions have been swift. Allies of Venezuela, including Russia and Iran, have denounced the strikes and demanded clarification on Maduro’s status. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that the U.K. was not involved and urged adherence to international law. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as relayed by Senator Mike Lee, indicated no further immediate actions are anticipated now that Maduro is in custody. This operation follows years of U.S. pressure on Maduro’s regime, including a 2020 federal indictment for leading the “Cartel de los Soles,” a alleged drug-trafficking network. Bounties on Maduro were increased to $50 million in 2025 after designating the group as a foreign terrorist organization. Recent U.S. actions included naval blockades and a drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility. President Trump has scheduled a press conference at Mar-a-Lago at 11:00 a.m. local time to provide additional details. The event marks one of the most direct U.S. interventions in Latin America since the 1989 Panama invasion. From an economic standpoint, Venezuela’s vast oil reserves could influence global markets, potentially affecting energy prices and investment opportunities in the region. Analysts are monitoring for shifts in commodity trading and regional stability.

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