US Military Operation in Venezuela Results in at Least 24 Deaths, Maduro Captured
In a dramatic overnight operation, US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and spirited him away to the United States, where he will face charges of drug trafficking and other crimes. However, the operation has taken a devastating toll on the Venezuelan military and civilian population.
According to officials, at least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the raid, with many more injured. The death toll also includes 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela, according to Cuba's government.
The US has maintained that its operation was aimed at bringing Maduro to justice, but critics have accused it of being a coup d'état. Trump and top officials have renewed their calls for an American takeover of Greenland and threatened military action against Colombia over its alleged involvement in the global cocaine trade.
The capture of Maduro has sparked international concerns about the implications for Venezuela's sovereignty and the region as a whole. The US has promised to "run" Venezuelan policy, with plans to press the country's leaders to open up its vast oil reserves to American energy companies.
In Colombia, President Iván Duque has expressed his government's willingness to cooperate with the US on anti-drug trafficking efforts, but also emphasized the need for diplomacy and dialogue. The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK have joined Denmark in defending Greenland's sovereignty.
The capture of Maduro marks a significant turning point in the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, which has been plagued by economic turmoil, food shortages, and widespread discontent with the government. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the fate of the Venezuelan people hangs in the balance, and the world watches with bated breath.
In a dramatic overnight operation, US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and spirited him away to the United States, where he will face charges of drug trafficking and other crimes. However, the operation has taken a devastating toll on the Venezuelan military and civilian population.
According to officials, at least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the raid, with many more injured. The death toll also includes 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela, according to Cuba's government.
The US has maintained that its operation was aimed at bringing Maduro to justice, but critics have accused it of being a coup d'état. Trump and top officials have renewed their calls for an American takeover of Greenland and threatened military action against Colombia over its alleged involvement in the global cocaine trade.
The capture of Maduro has sparked international concerns about the implications for Venezuela's sovereignty and the region as a whole. The US has promised to "run" Venezuelan policy, with plans to press the country's leaders to open up its vast oil reserves to American energy companies.
In Colombia, President Iván Duque has expressed his government's willingness to cooperate with the US on anti-drug trafficking efforts, but also emphasized the need for diplomacy and dialogue. The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK have joined Denmark in defending Greenland's sovereignty.
The capture of Maduro marks a significant turning point in the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, which has been plagued by economic turmoil, food shortages, and widespread discontent with the government. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the fate of the Venezuelan people hangs in the balance, and the world watches with bated breath.