""The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP.""
"On the ground: At least seven explosions rang out and low-flying aircraft swept through Caracas early Saturday. Maduro's government accused the U.S. of attacking civilian and military installations, AP reports. Ahead of the explosions in the capital, the FAA issued a ban on U.S. commercial flights in Venezuelan airspace because of "ongoing military activity." Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said on state TV: "We do not know the whereabouts of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores ... We demand proof of life.""
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 4:21 a.m. ET and White House accounts reposted the message on X, announcing a news conference at 11 a.m. ET at Mar-a-Lago. He claimed the United States carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country, stating the operation was conducted with U.S. law enforcement. At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported over Caracas, Maduro's government accused the U.S. of attacking civilian and military sites, and the FAA banned U.S. commercial flights in Venezuelan airspace. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez demanded proof of life, saying Maduro and the first lady's whereabouts were unknown.
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