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US strikes Venezuela highlights: Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president; takes oath after Maduro’s arrest
US strikes Venezuela Live: US President Donald Trump confirmed US carried out large scale military strikes against Venzeula and captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The couple aboard a US warship are now being brought to New York, Trump said. Earlier US AG Pam Bondi said, Maduro was indicted in Southern District of New York in a drug case, reacting to which she said Maduros once on US soil "will face wrath of US justice on drugs, terrorism."
At least seven explosions were heard across Caracas around 2.00 am local time, with witnesses reporting low-flying aircraft, visible smoke near a major military base, and electricity outages in several neighborhoods. Videos of the blasts circulated rapidly on social media as residents rushed into the streets.
International media reported that the explosions followed heightened US military activity in the region, including the deployment of an aircraft carrier and warships to the Caribbean. According to US sources cited by media outlets, President Donald Trump authorised strikes on targets inside Venezuela.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a national emergency, accusing the United States of “military aggression” and calling for the mobilisation of the population. The incident marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Caracas, coming amid reports of US operations against alleged drug-smuggling routes in the region and growing speculation about broader military action.
At least seven explosions were heard across Caracas around 2.00 am local time, with witnesses reporting low-flying aircraft, visible smoke near a major military base, and electricity outages in several neighborhoods. Videos of the blasts circulated rapidly on social media as residents rushed into the streets.
International media reported that the explosions followed heightened US military activity in the region, including the deployment of an aircraft carrier and warships to the Caribbean. According to US sources cited by media outlets, President Donald Trump authorised strikes on targets inside Venezuela.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a national emergency, accusing the United States of “military aggression” and calling for the mobilisation of the population. The incident marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Caracas, coming amid reports of US operations against alleged drug-smuggling routes in the region and growing speculation about broader military action.
19:44 (IST) Jan 03
The locations of the US strikes in Venezuela
Since the strikes, multiple videos showing explosions, fire, and smoke at various locations across Caracas have been used to determine which sites were targeted. So far, four locations have been confirmed according to BBC.
Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda air base (La Carlota) – Footage filmed from a distance shows two plumes of smoke and an explosion near this military airfield in Caracas.
Port La Guaira – Caracas’ main gateway to the Caribbean Sea, located in Miranda state. Nearby footage shows several plumes of smoke rising into the air, with at least one fire burning.
Higuerote airport – Also in Miranda state, just east of Caracas. Footage from two angles shows fire and repeated flashes on the ground, which may indicate secondary explosions.
Fuerte Tiuna – The Getty News Agency released images showing fire and damage to vehicles at this key military facility in Caracas. NASA satellites also detected heat signatures in the area around the time the US strikes occurred.
Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda air base (La Carlota) – Footage filmed from a distance shows two plumes of smoke and an explosion near this military airfield in Caracas.
Port La Guaira – Caracas’ main gateway to the Caribbean Sea, located in Miranda state. Nearby footage shows several plumes of smoke rising into the air, with at least one fire burning.
Higuerote airport – Also in Miranda state, just east of Caracas. Footage from two angles shows fire and repeated flashes on the ground, which may indicate secondary explosions.
Fuerte Tiuna – The Getty News Agency released images showing fire and damage to vehicles at this key military facility in Caracas. NASA satellites also detected heat signatures in the area around the time the US strikes occurred.
19:22 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: 'Offered multiple off ramps, drug trafficking must stop, stolen oil must be returned,' says US VP Vance
19:15 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: Brazil'ian Prez says US strikes a 'serious affront' to Venezuelan sovereignty
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday slammed the US attacks on Venezuela as a "serious affront" to the country's sovereignty, echoing criticism made by fellow regional heavyweight, Mexico.
"The bombings in Venezuelan territory and the capture of its president cross an unacceptable line" the left-wing Lula wrote on X, saying they threaten "the preservation of the region as a zone of peace."
He urged the international community, through the United Nations, to "respond vigorously" to the attacks.
"The bombings in Venezuelan territory and the capture of its president cross an unacceptable line" the left-wing Lula wrote on X, saying they threaten "the preservation of the region as a zone of peace."
He urged the international community, through the United Nations, to "respond vigorously" to the attacks.
18:55 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: China tells citizens to 'avoid going out'; state media
18:48 (IST) Jan 03
Aftermath of US strikes against Venezuelan's La Carlota air base
18:43 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump administration notifying congressional leadership of Maduro operation
Trump administration began informing congressional leaders and key committees about the operation to detain Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro only after it had taken place, CNN reported citing a source familiar with the matter.
The administration justified the action under President Donald Trump’s authority as commander-in-chief, citing Article II of the US constitution. Earlier Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah posted on social media that secretary of state Marco Rubio told him the operation was aimed at protecting US personnel involved in Maduro’s arrest and is legally supported by Article II.
While previous US military operations typically involved notifying congressional leaders beforehand, the Trump administration has frequently bypassed prior notification. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles previously told Vanity Fair that any US strikes in Venezuela would require congressional approval.
The administration justified the action under President Donald Trump’s authority as commander-in-chief, citing Article II of the US constitution. Earlier Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah posted on social media that secretary of state Marco Rubio told him the operation was aimed at protecting US personnel involved in Maduro’s arrest and is legally supported by Article II.
While previous US military operations typically involved notifying congressional leaders beforehand, the Trump administration has frequently bypassed prior notification. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles previously told Vanity Fair that any US strikes in Venezuela would require congressional approval.
18:33 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: British PM Starmer distances UK from US strikes on Venezuela
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Saturday distanced United Kingdom from the US strikes in Venezuela. He also urges that all countries should "uphold international law" after President Donald Trump announced US forces had captured Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale assault.
"I can be absolutely clear that we were not involved in that. And as you know, I always say and believe we should all uphold international law," he said.
"I want to establish the facts first, I want to speak to President Trump, I want to speak to allies," the UK leader said in brief comments aired on British television hours after the US attack.
"I can be absolutely clear that we were not involved in that. And as you know, I always say and believe we should all uphold international law," he said.
"I want to establish the facts first, I want to speak to President Trump, I want to speak to allies," the UK leader said in brief comments aired on British television hours after the US attack.
18:26 (IST) Jan 03
Venezuela blast live: US AG Bondi says Maduro will faces 'wrath' of US law on drug, terrorism charges
On Saturday, the Trump administration stated that Venezuela’s captured leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife will face “the full wrath of American justice” on drug and terrorism charges.
Attorney general Pamela Bondi posted on X that Maduro and his wife - who were reportedly removed from Venezuela earlier by US military forces - “will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.”
Bondi also noted that the Maduros are already facing charges in New York federal court for existing “Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy” offenses.
Attorney general Pamela Bondi posted on X that Maduro and his wife - who were reportedly removed from Venezuela earlier by US military forces - “will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.”
Bondi also noted that the Maduros are already facing charges in New York federal court for existing “Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy” offenses.
18:20 (IST) Jan 03
Mexico's government condemns US strikes on Venezuela
Mexico’s left-wing government condemned the US strikes on Venezuela, warning that any military action “seriously jeopardizes regional stability.”
In a statement, Mexico’s foreign ministry said, "strongly condemns and rejects the military actions carried out unilaterally in recent hours by the armed forces of the United States of America against targets on the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela."
In a statement, Mexico’s foreign ministry said, "strongly condemns and rejects the military actions carried out unilaterally in recent hours by the armed forces of the United States of America against targets on the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela."
18:01 (IST) Jan 03
Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the Southern District of New York, Attorney General Bondi said.
17:49 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump appoved Maduro's capture several days ago
US President Donald Trump apparently gave the green light several days ago to capture Nicolas Maduro, and the mission was carried out by the Amercian army’s Delta Force, reported CNN citing a person familiar with the matter.
His location was tracked by the CIA, which Trump had given authorization for covert activity inside Venezuela months ago.
Accordig to GOP senator citing Rubio and the soruce, Maduro was arrested to stand trial in the United States. It wasn’t clear what his exact whereabouts were.
His location was tracked by the CIA, which Trump had given authorization for covert activity inside Venezuela months ago.
Accordig to GOP senator citing Rubio and the soruce, Maduro was arrested to stand trial in the United States. It wasn’t clear what his exact whereabouts were.
17:39 (IST) Jan 03
Venezuela explosions live: Visuals of strikes in Caracas
17:31 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Left parties condemn US aggression on Venezuela
On Saturday, left-wing parties condemned the US attack on Venezuela, asserting that the true aim was to seize the country’s oil reserves. In a statement, the CPI(M) called for an immediate end to US aggression and the withdrawal of American forces from the Caribbean Sea.
The party said it “strongly condemns the blatant act of US aggression on Venezuela by bombing various sites in the country.” It added, “For the last few weeks the US has mobilised its military and naval forces around Venezuela in order to enforce regime change. This is the real face of the US national security strategy 2025, announced in the first week of December 2025.”
The CPI(M) further criticized the US military buildup in the Western Hemisphere and its declared ambitions for regional control, calling it the “Trump corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.”
The party said it “strongly condemns the blatant act of US aggression on Venezuela by bombing various sites in the country.” It added, “For the last few weeks the US has mobilised its military and naval forces around Venezuela in order to enforce regime change. This is the real face of the US national security strategy 2025, announced in the first week of December 2025.”
The CPI(M) further criticized the US military buildup in the Western Hemisphere and its declared ambitions for regional control, calling it the “Trump corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.”
17:23 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Russia says concerned by America’s ‘aggressive actions’; calls it violation of sovereignty
The Russian foreign ministry in a statement expressed concern over what they called "aggressive actions by the United States,” and demanded immediate clarity over the unfolding situation.
It also said, if these actions actually took place, they amount to ‘unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of an independent state.’
“Extremely concerned by reports that Venezuela’s Maduro and his wife were forcibly removed from the country during today’s aggressive action by the United States,” reported Reuters.
“Such actions, if they actually took place, constitute an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of an independent state.”
It also said, if these actions actually took place, they amount to ‘unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of an independent state.’
“Extremely concerned by reports that Venezuela’s Maduro and his wife were forcibly removed from the country during today’s aggressive action by the United States,” reported Reuters.
“Such actions, if they actually took place, constitute an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of an independent state.”
17:13 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado has said Maduro government was in its 'final days'
In a December 12 interview, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader said she believed the Maduro government was nearing its end. Speaking to Colombia’s RCN TV from Oslo, she said, “What I can tell you is that Maduro's regime is in its final days. It will come to an end with or without negotiations. It is in Maduro's best interest for it to be through negotiations,” as quoted by Reuters.
Later the same day, Machado reiterated her position at a press conference, saying she would concentrate on securing “an orderly and peaceful transition” following Maduro’s rule.
Later the same day, Machado reiterated her position at a press conference, saying she would concentrate on securing “an orderly and peaceful transition” following Maduro’s rule.
17:06 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: EU's top diplomat urges 'restraint', respect for international law in Venezuela after talking to Rubio
The EU called for "restraint" and respect for international law in Venezuela on Saturday after President Donald Trump announced US forces had captured leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale assault.
"The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition," the bloc's top diplomat Kaja Kallas wrote on X after speaking with her US counterpart Marco Rubio.
"Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint," she wrote.
"The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition," the bloc's top diplomat Kaja Kallas wrote on X after speaking with her US counterpart Marco Rubio.
"Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint," she wrote.
17:00 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: Venezuela interior minister says 'will overcome' US attacks
16:56 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: 'Maduro is not the President' - US state secretary shares his old X post
16:53 (IST) Jan 03
State oil company says production and refining operations are normal
State oil company PDVSA tells employees production and refining operations are normal - PDVSA executives
16:47 (IST) Jan 03
La Guaira port severely damaged by US attacks - PDVSAS executive
16:46 (IST) Jan 03
Venezuela explosions live: US representative calls strike illegal; says Prez 'does not have the authority to declare war'
16:37 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: EU urges 'restraint' in Venezuela, says top diplomat after Rubio call
16:36 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Spain offers to mediate for 'peaceful solution'
Spain on Saturday offered to help mediate the escalating crisis between the United States and Venezuela following US attacks on Caracas and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro, who was flown out of the country. In a statement, Spain’s foreign ministry urged “de-escalation and restraint.”
Madrid said that it did not recognise the results of Venezuela’s July 28, 2024 presidential election, which officially declared Maduro the winner but was disputed by the opposition. Spain recalled that opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia fled to Madrid after the vote and was later granted asylum. The ministry said Spain has taken in tens of thousands of Venezuelans who left for political reasons and remains ready to support efforts toward a democratic, negotiated, and peaceful solution.
Maduro’s victory was announced by the national electoral council, which did not release detailed polling-station results, citing a cyberattack. The opposition rejected the outcome, alleging fraud and saying the vote was manipulated against González Urrutia, who had replaced opposition leader María Corina Machado after she was barred from running. Weeks later, González Urrutia left Venezuela on a Spanish military aircraft.
Machado, who recently received the Nobel Peace Prize, has remained in hiding in Venezuela since the election, though she later traveled to Stockholm to meet González Urrutia. Much of the international community has refused to recognise the election result that allowed Maduro to begin a third consecutive six-year term.
Madrid said that it did not recognise the results of Venezuela’s July 28, 2024 presidential election, which officially declared Maduro the winner but was disputed by the opposition. Spain recalled that opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia fled to Madrid after the vote and was later granted asylum. The ministry said Spain has taken in tens of thousands of Venezuelans who left for political reasons and remains ready to support efforts toward a democratic, negotiated, and peaceful solution.
Maduro’s victory was announced by the national electoral council, which did not release detailed polling-station results, citing a cyberattack. The opposition rejected the outcome, alleging fraud and saying the vote was manipulated against González Urrutia, who had replaced opposition leader María Corina Machado after she was barred from running. Weeks later, González Urrutia left Venezuela on a Spanish military aircraft.
Machado, who recently received the Nobel Peace Prize, has remained in hiding in Venezuela since the election, though she later traveled to Stockholm to meet González Urrutia. Much of the international community has refused to recognise the election result that allowed Maduro to begin a third consecutive six-year term.
16:30 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: Venezuela requests UN security council meeting
In response to the US attack, Venezuela has requested an urgent meeting of the united nations security council, foreign minister Yván Gil Pinto said.
“No cowardly attack will prevail against the strength of this people, who will emerge victorious,” he said on Telegram, sharing the letter sent to the UN, reported CNN.
“No cowardly attack will prevail against the strength of this people, who will emerge victorious,” he said on Telegram, sharing the letter sent to the UN, reported CNN.
16:13 (IST) Jan 03
'Subjected to criminal military aggression': Venezuela govt after US attack — what we know so far
The United States on Saturday carried out coordinated strikes on civilian and military sites across several Venezuelan states, with President Donald Trump claiming that President Nicolás Maduro had been captured during what he called a “large-scale” US operation. Venezuela’s government condemned the actions as “criminal military aggression by the US government,” accusing Washington of acting out of “greed for our strategic resources.” The allegations followed reports of multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft over Caracas around 2 am local time.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said the whereabouts of Maduro and his wife are still unknown and demanded proof that they are alive. In the aftermath of the attacks, Maduro declared a nationwide state of emergency, ordered national defense plans to be activated, and called for “mass mobilisation,” as tensions between Caracas and Washington intensified.
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16:12 (IST) Jan 03
Venezuela explosions live: US senator claims Marco Rubio said Maduro arrested to stand trial in US
US Republican senator Mike Lee said on Saturday that US secretary of state Marco Rubio told him Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was arrested by US forces to stand trial on criminal charges in the United States.
"He (Rubio) anticipates no further action in Venezuela now that Maduro is in US custody," Lee wrote on X following a call with Washington's top diplomat.
"He (Rubio) anticipates no further action in Venezuela now that Maduro is in US custody," Lee wrote on X following a call with Washington's top diplomat.
16:06 (IST) Jan 03
US senator quotes state secretary Rubio saying no further strikes planned in Venezuela
US senator quotes Rubio saying no further strikes planned in Venezuela, reported AFP.
16:04 (IST) Jan 03
Who is Nicolas Maduro? Venezuelan president ‘captured’ after US strikes
The United States on Saturday claimed it had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following what President Donald Trump described as a “large-scale strike” carried out earlier in the day. Trump announced the development in a dramatic post on Truth Social, saying Maduro and Flores had been detained and flown out of the country.
“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.
The announcement followed hours after multiple explosions were reported in Caracas, where residents said low-flying aircraft were seen over the capital. At least seven blasts were reported, prompting people to flee into the streets and share images and videos online. While the apparent strikes lasted less than 30 minutes, parts of the city remained without power several hours later.
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15:54 (IST) Jan 03
Venezuela explosions live: US state dept deputy chief declares 'new dawn' for Venezuela
US state departments deputy chief Christopher Landau said on Saturday that Venezuela was experiencing a "new dawn" after President Donald Trump said US forces seized leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.
"A new dawn for Venezuela! The tyrant is gone. He will now - finally - face justice for his crimes," deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau wrote on X.
"A new dawn for Venezuela! The tyrant is gone. He will now - finally - face justice for his crimes," deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau wrote on X.
15:47 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: Russia condemns American action in Venezuela
Russia says US military action in Venezuela 'deeply concerning and condemnable'
15:44 (IST) Jan 03
Venezuelan VP says location of Maduro, wife, is unknown; demands ‘proof of life'
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez says the location of Maduro, wife, is unknown, adding: 'We demand proof of life.'
15:37 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump hails the strikes as ‘brilliant operation’
In a short phone interview with The New York Times following his announcement, US President Donald Trump praised what he described as a “brilliant operation.”
“A lot of good planning and lot of great, great troops and great people,” Trump told the NYT. “It was a brilliant operation, actually.”
The NYT reported that Trump declined to say whether he had sought congressional authorization for the strike, indicating he would address the issue at a forthcoming news conference.
“A lot of good planning and lot of great, great troops and great people,” Trump told the NYT. “It was a brilliant operation, actually.”
The NYT reported that Trump declined to say whether he had sought congressional authorization for the strike, indicating he would address the issue at a forthcoming news conference.
15:35 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: Venezuelan defense minister says US strikes hit urban areas and vows to resist 'invasion'
Venezuela’s defense minister Vladimir Padrino López said the US attack on Saturday struck urban areas across the country, with missiles and rockets launched from American combat helicopters.
He confirmed that the Fort Tiuna military complex in Caracas was among the targets and said authorities are still assessing the number of people killed and injured. López vowed that Venezuela would resist any foreign troop presence, calling the operation “the greatest outrage the country has suffered.”
He confirmed that the Fort Tiuna military complex in Caracas was among the targets and said authorities are still assessing the number of people killed and injured. López vowed that Venezuela would resist any foreign troop presence, calling the operation “the greatest outrage the country has suffered.”
15:30 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Details of Maduro's capture remain thin
President Donald Trump did not provide details on the circumstances of Maduro’s reported capture or his current location, and Venezuelan authorities have yet to confirm the claim.
The United States has repeatedly accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of heading an international drug trafficking network, allegations he has consistently denied.
Washington had previously announced a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest, a move that – along with the recent large-scale US military buildup in the region – was widely seen as encouraging defections from within Venezuela.
Trump said on Truth Social that he would hold a news conference at 11.00 am (local time) at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
The United States has repeatedly accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of heading an international drug trafficking network, allegations he has consistently denied.
Washington had previously announced a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest, a move that – along with the recent large-scale US military buildup in the region – was widely seen as encouraging defections from within Venezuela.
Trump said on Truth Social that he would hold a news conference at 11.00 am (local time) at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
15:25 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: Colombian Prez says troops deployed to the Venezuela border after US attacks
Colombian President says troops deployed to the Venezuela border after US attacks
15:22 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Maduro captured by US army's Delta force, unit behind killing Baghdadi; CBS News
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured early Saturday morning by members of Delta Force, the US military's top special mission unit, US officials told CBS News.
Delta Force, an elite unit that falls under the US Army, was also responsible for the 2019 mission that killed former Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Delta Force, an elite unit that falls under the US Army, was also responsible for the 2019 mission that killed former Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
15:17 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Caracas live: Venezuelan defense ministry accuses US of bombing residential areas
15:15 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: US state department tells Americans in Venezuela to shelter in place
The US state department warned American citizens in Venezuela to shelter in place early Saturday morning.
In a notice posted on its website, the department said the US Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, was "aware of reports of explosions in and around Caracas, Venezuela."
The US has warned its citizens against traveling to Venezuela for months, citing the risk of "wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure."
In a notice posted on its website, the department said the US Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, was "aware of reports of explosions in and around Caracas, Venezuela."
The US has warned its citizens against traveling to Venezuela for months, citing the risk of "wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure."
15:07 (IST) Jan 03
US strikes Venezuela live: Trump claims Maduro and his wife captured
US President Donald Trump on Saturday while confirming strikes on Venezuela claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have beeb captured and fown out of the country.
"President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with US law enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago," Trump said in the post.
"President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with US law enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago," Trump said in the post.
15:01 (IST) Jan 03
Trump confirms 'large scale' US strikes on Venezuela
14:58 (IST) Jan 03
Venezuela explosions Live: Trump says US carried out 'large-scale strike' on Venezuela
14:54 (IST) Jan 03
Caracas blast: Venezuela urges supporters to take to streets after explosions
Venezuela’s government called on supporters to mobilize nationwide, urging social and political groups to “repudiate this imperialist attack.” The statement accused the United States of targeting civilian and military infrastructure.
14:53 (IST) Jan 03
Caracas explosions: Maduro declares 'state of external disturbance,' orders activating defense plans
Venzuealan President Nicolás Maduro announced emergency measures following the explosions, ordering all national defense plans to be implemented. The declaration of a “state of external disturbance” allows the government to suspend certain rights and expand the role of the armed forces.
14:51 (IST) Jan 03
Caracas explosions: Smoke seen at military base; parts of city without power
Smoke was seen rising from the hangar of a military base in Caracas, while another military installation reportedly lost power. Two hours after the blasts, sections of the capital remained without electricity, though traffic continued to move freely.
14:51 (IST) Jan 03
Venezuela blasts: 'The whole ground shook'; residents describe chaos after Caracas blasts
Caracas residents described terrifying scenes following the explosions, with buildings shaking and loud blasts echoing across neighborhoods. “We felt like the air was hitting us,” said 21-year-old office worker Carmen Hidalgo, who was returning from a birthday party when the explosions began.
14:49 (IST) Jan 03
Venezuela blasts live: At least seven explosions heard across Caracas
Residents in Venezuela’s capital reported hearing at least seven explosions in the early hours of Saturday as low-flying aircraft were seen over Caracas. The blasts lasted under 30 minutes, sending people rushing into the streets. Casualties were not immediately confirmed.
US strikes Venezuela Live: US President Donald Trump confirmed US carried out large scale military strikes against Venzeula and captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The couple aboard a US warship are now being brought to New York, Trump said. Earlier US AG Pam Bondi said, Maduro was indicted in Southern District of New York in a drug case, reacting to which she said Maduros once on US soil "will face wrath of US justice on drugs, terrorism."
A wave of powerful explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, plunging parts of the city into darkness and sparking widespread fear among residents.
At least seven blasts were reported, accompanied by air raid sirens, low-flying aircraft, and visible smoke near key military installations. The Venezuelan government has declared a national emergency, accusing the United States of launching coordinated military strikes against civilian and military targets. The explosions come against the backdrop of sharply escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas, following months of increased US military presence in the Caribbean and recent warnings of possible military action against the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
A wave of powerful explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, plunging parts of the city into darkness and sparking widespread fear among residents.
At least seven blasts were reported, accompanied by air raid sirens, low-flying aircraft, and visible smoke near key military installations. The Venezuelan government has declared a national emergency, accusing the United States of launching coordinated military strikes against civilian and military targets. The explosions come against the backdrop of sharply escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas, following months of increased US military presence in the Caribbean and recent warnings of possible military action against the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
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