U.S. TO "RUN" VENEZUELA: TRUMP ANNOUNCES INTERIM RULE AFTER MADURO CAPTURE
In a historic and stunning escalation, President Trump announced today that the United States will effectively govern Venezuela until a "safe, proper, and judicious" transfer of power is achieved. This follows a massive overnight military operation that successfully captured Nicolás Maduro.
The Bottom Line:
The Capture: U.S. Delta Force commandos seized Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas during a pre-dawn raid. They are being transported to New York to face narcoterrorism charges.
U.S. Administration: Trump declared the U.S. will "run" the country to prevent a power vacuum, emphasizing that American oversight is necessary to ensure the next government is stable and vetted.
Oil Takeover: The President plans to deploy major American oil companies to "fix the badly broken infrastructure," claiming the U.S. will revitalize the sector to "start making money for the country."
Global Shockwaves: While supporters hail the end of the Maduro regime, the UN and leaders from Brazil and Colombia have condemned the move as a violation of international law.
