At a Glance
- Multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft hit Caracas early Saturday.
- Maduro‘s government accuses the United States of attacking civilian and military sites.
- Trump claims Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country; they face indictment in New York.
- Why it matters: The events heighten tensions and cast doubt on Venezuela’s leadership.
In the early hours of Saturday, Caracas experienced a series of explosions and low-flying aircraft over the capital. Soldiers were posted around the Miraflores presidential palace as the situation unfolded. The Maduro administration immediately blamed the United States for the attacks on civilian and military installations.
Trump‘s response
President Trump announced:
> “Maduro has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi later added that the couple has been indicted in the Southern District of New York on narcoterrorism and other charges.
The situation remains unclear, with no definitive leader in place and Maduro‘s whereabouts unknown. Trump scheduled a news conference for 11 a.m. ET to address the crisis.
Key Takeaways
- Caracas was hit by explosions and aircraft, raising security concerns.
- Maduro‘s government accuses the U.S.; Trump claims the president was captured.
- Legal action in New York targets the Venezuelan president and his wife.
The unfolding events underscore a volatile political environment in Venezuela, with international implications.
