US President Donald Trump Confirms Large Strike Against Venezuela
In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump of the United States announced on Saturday that a significant strike had been carried out against Venezuela. The operation resulted in the capture and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife from the country. This bold move was executed in collaboration with US law enforcement agencies, marking a critical moment in the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
President Trump took to social media platform Truth Social to share the news, stating, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
This bold move comes amidst escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela, with President Trump repeatedly accusing Maduro of heading a “narco-terrorist” government. The US has also imposed sanctions on vessels involved in transporting Venezuelan oil and increased military actions against Venezuelan boats suspected of drug smuggling.
The Venezuelan government swiftly condemned the US action as a “military aggression” that violated international law and threatened regional peace. In a statement, Venezuela accused the US of attacking civilian and military locations, aiming to seize the country’s strategic resources and undermine its political independence.
President Maduro responded by activating national defence plans, declaring a State of External Commotion, and mobilizing the Bolivarian National Armed Forces to safeguard sovereignty. The government also vowed to raise complaints before international bodies like the UN Security Council and seek solidarity from governments worldwide.
As reports of explosions and power outages in Caracas emerged, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for the UN Security Council to convene and address the US intervention in Venezuela. The situation remains fluid, with global attention focused on the unfolding crisis between the two nations.
