In a stunning overnight operation, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, reshaping regional power dynamics and raising urgent questions about Washington’s next moves.
Trump has declared that Washington will maintain control over Venezuela until a “safe transition” is secured, escalating tensions and raising questions over U.S. intervention in the country.
Once a dependable U.S. partner, Venezuela has become a symbol of estranged alliances. This article traces the political shifts, economic turmoil and mistrust that unraveled a decades-long relationship.
Donald Trump has claimed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was “captured” following reported US attacks, sparking confusion and denials as officials and media seek to verify the dramatic assertion.