"Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada has "refused to recognize any legitimacy of the Maduro regime and opposed its repression of the Venezuelan people, including the persecution of dissenters and particularly political leaders opposed to the regime." "In keeping with our long-standing commitment to upholding the rule of law and democracy, Canada calls on all parties to respect international law and we stand by the people of Venezuela and their desire to live in a peaceful and democratic society," Anand added."
"Multiple explosions rang out overnight and low-flying aircraft swept through Caracas, the capital of the oil-rich nation, as Maduro's government immediately accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the developments on his Truth Social platform shortly after 4:30 a.m. ET. He said the U.S. successfully carried out a "large-scale strike" against Venezuela."
"In a social media post, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York. "They will soon face the wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts," Bondi said. Later on Saturday morning, Trump told reporters at a news conference that the United States will "run" Venezuela "until such time that we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition.""
U.S. forces carried out nighttime strikes in Caracas and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported as Maduro's government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations. Canada publicly refused to recognize Maduro's legitimacy, condemned repression of Venezuelans, and called on all parties to respect international law while expressing support for Venezuelans' desire for peace and democracy. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a "large-scale strike," later saying the United States would "run" Venezuela until a safe, proper, judicious transition. The U.S. Attorney General said Maduro and his wife face indictment in the Southern District of New York.
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