Trump says Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, wife 'captured' after large-scale strikes
The Americas,Latin America,World,Venezuela,Donald Trump,Nicolas Maduro,Foreign Affairs,Trump Administration,US Military
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured by US forces during a "large-scale" nighttime military operation early Saturday, President Trump announced.
"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," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
"This operation was done in conjunction with US Law Enforcement. Details to follow."
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