The United States has launched a major military strike in Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured and taken out of the country, US President Donald Trump has claimed.
A series of explosions rocked various parts of Venezuela, including the capital Caracas, late Saturday night (January 3). A state of emergency was declared across the country after the situation deteriorated.
In a post on the social media platform Truth, Trump said the United States had successfully carried out a major operation against Venezuela and its leadership. The operation resulted in the capture of Maduro and his wife. He said that more details would be announced later and that a press conference would be held at Mar-a-Lago.
Meanwhile, the Venezuelan government has strongly condemned the US attack in a statement, calling it an “extremely heinous military aggression.” At the same time, Caracas has announced that it will file a formal complaint with the international community.
According to US media reports, the attacks on various installations, including military infrastructure, in Venezuela were carried out on the orders of President Trump. The US had previously strengthened its military presence in the Caribbean region in the wake of allegations that drugs were being smuggled from Venezuela into the United States.
The turn of events has created intense concern and tension in the international arena. The world community is watching to see where the situation will lead.