In a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through international political circles, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces.
The operation, reportedly conducted by the U.S. Army’s elite Delta Force unit, took place as part of a coordinated military and law enforcement effort targeting Maduro and his alleged criminal network.
According to Trump, the Venezuelan leader stands accused of orchestrating a vast narcotics smuggling operation that funneled illegal drugs into the United States, alongside weapons offenses.
The U.S. Department of Justice has long pursued charges against Maduro, accusing him of acting as the head of a “narco-terrorist” cartel.
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Following his capture, Maduro was transported by helicopter to the USS Iwo Jima, a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, currently stationed in the Caribbean. From there, he is expected to be flown to New York City, where he will appear before Manhattan Federal Court to face formal charges.
Security officials confirmed that Maduro will likely be held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, a high-security federal facility that currently houses high-profile inmates, including alleged mafia boss and murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
The operation marks an unprecedented move by the United States against a sitting foreign president, raising questions around sovereignty, international law, and the potential geopolitical fallout.
The Venezuelan government has yet to issue a formal response to the alleged capture, and international observers are closely monitoring the situation for potential escalations.
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Further details are expected during a scheduled press conference at Mar-a-Lago later today.