US President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has been captured after US conducted a "large-scale strike" on the South American country.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed US strikes on Venezuela on Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country," in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.
"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 said.
"This operation was done in conjunction with US law enforcement. Details to follow," he added.
"There will be a news conference today at 11 am (5 pm CET) at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J Trump."
At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 am local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, according to initial reports.
Venezuela’s government accused Washington of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states. It said attacks took place in the cities of Caracas, Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira.
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