"US special forces have seized Venezuela's president and his wife. US special forces seized Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, in an attack that has taken the country and the world by surprise. Maduro has long denied accusations by US President Donald Trump of heading a narcotics cartel. So, what are the implications of Washington's actions? Presenter: James Bays"
"Guests: Phil Gunson senior analyst for the Andes Project at the International Crisis Group Richard Weitz US security analyst and senior fellow at the NATO Defense College Temir Porras foreign policy adviser to former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and former chief of staff to Maduro"
US special forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an operation that surprised domestic and international observers. Maduro has consistently denied accusations, including claims by US President Donald Trump that he headed a narcotics cartel. The seizure generates immediate constitutional and legitimacy crises within Venezuela and raises risks of violent backlash from security forces, irregular armed groups, and foreign backers. The operation heightens regional tensions, complicates diplomatic relations, and may provoke legal disputes under international law. The action could affect narcotics investigations, migration flows, and humanitarian conditions. Transparent legal process and multilateral engagement will influence international acceptance and the stability of any successor arrangements.
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