Trump announces the arrest of Nicolas Maduro and his wife and their transfer by air out of the country

Trump announces the arrest of Nicolas Maduro and his wife and their transfer by air out of the country
The Venezuelan crisis has entered an unprecedented historical phase following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a large-scale military and security operation in the heart of Caracas, culminating in the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and their evacuation by air. This swift operation, carried out under cover of darkness and at dawn on Saturday, was a highly coordinated effort between US special forces and law enforcement agencies, aimed at ending Maduro's rule in a move reminiscent of major US interventions in Latin America in the late 20th century. The US president used the term "flown" to describe the operation, without disclosing the final destination. Intelligence assessments suggest they were initially taken to advanced military bases in the Caribbean or to US Navy vessels, in preparation for their appearance in court in New York on charges related to "international terrorism and drug trafficking." The operation relied on overwh…

Post a Comment