"United States President Donald Trump has announced that American forces conducted air strikes against Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in a swift overnight military operation following months of escalating tensions. Venezuela's government on Saturday reported US strikes across three states beyond the capital, Caracas, while Colombia's President Gustavo Petro released a more extensive list of targeted locations."
"With Maduro's exact current location unknown, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez would assume power under Venezuelan law, though no confirmation of this transition has emerged. Rodriguez issued a statement after the attack demanding proof that Maduro and his wife are alive. The operation lasted under 30 minutes, with at least seven explosions driving people into the streets, while others turned to social media to document the events."
American forces conducted air strikes against Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in a swift overnight operation. Venezuelan authorities reported strikes across three states beyond Caracas, and Colombia's president provided a broader list of targeted locations. The United States had conducted at least 20 air strikes in nearby waters since September amid accusations of Maduro's involvement in drug trafficking, which he denies. Maduro's current location remains unknown; Vice President Delcy Rodriguez would assume power under Venezuelan law though no confirmation has been issued. The operation lasted under 30 minutes and caused unspecified civilian and military casualties.
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