- Venezuelan President Maduro detention claim follows US attacks
- Venezuelan President Maduro issue sparks emergency in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump claimed that American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during military attacks on Venezuela. The claim came amid heavy US strikes that were described as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking. Trump said, “WE HAVE CAPTURED VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT MADURO.” He also stated that Maduro’s wife was detained during the operation. According to the same announcement, they were being moved from Venezuela to another location.
The attacks reportedly took place early Saturday morning. Seven bomb blasts hit the Venezuelan capital Caracas. Reports said the strikes were carried out on the orders of President Trump. Meanwhile, the United States accused Venezuelan gangs of smuggling drugs into the US. The US also accused President Maduro of having links with these gangs. However, no further details were provided about the evidence behind these claims.
Venezuelan government officials later said that US military strikes targeted several regions. These included the capital Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira. Therefore, the situation quickly escalated across the country. In response, the Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency. Officials said the decision aimed to address the impact of the strikes and the wider security situation.
Meanwhile, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Pidnino strongly condemned the attacks. He criticised what he described as foreign military intervention. He said the strikes targeted civilians and military installations. He also stated that the action amounted to illegal aggression. The government maintained that the attacks caused serious concern across affected regions.
The developments have drawn global attention due to the scale of the strikes and the claim about the detention of the Venezuelan President. However, the situation remains tense. The US actions and Trump’s announcement have raised serious questions about regional stability. Meanwhile, Venezuela’s declaration of emergency reflects the gravity of the situation on the ground.
Later, officials continued to assess the damage in the targeted areas. The government reiterated its condemnation of the strikes. The claim that Venezuelan President Maduro was captured remains central to the unfolding developments. The situation continues to evolve as both sides issue statements through official channels.
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