"Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro arrived in New York after being captured in a large-scale US military strike in action condemned by Iran, Russia, and other allies of the South American country but which received backing from Venezuelans living in exile. Video broadcast by US networks showed a plane arriving on January 3 at Stewart International Airport some 100 kilometers northwest of New York City, accompanied by US security personnel."
"The networks identified the person as Maduro, who has ruled Venezuela since 2013 but who was indicted by the United States in 2020 on drug allegations. US President Donald Trump and other US officials described the operation to capture Maduro, adding that the United States will "run" Venezuela "until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition.""
"It wasn't immediately clear what Trump meant by having the United States "run" the country. Trump told reporters he was "designating people" from his cabinet to be in charge in Venezuela without providing details. "This is extremely successful operation should serve warning to anyone who would threaten American sovereignty or endanger American lives," said Trump. Maduro's top aides appeared to be still in power, including Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez."
Nicolas Maduro was captured in a large-scale US military strike and transported to New York under US security escort. US networks identified Maduro and noted his 2020 indictment on drug-related charges in the United States. President Trump and other US officials described the capture as a successful operation and said the United States would "run" Venezuela until a safe, proper, and judicious transition, with cabinet members designated to oversee the country. Maduro's top aides, including Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, remained in positions and demanded his release. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado celebrated freedom, while Attorney General Pam Bondi said Maduro and his wife face New York criminal drug trafficking charges. Iran, Russia, and allied states condemned the operation, while Venezuelans in exile backed it.
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