U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro in Unprecedented Military Strike

U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro in Unprecedented Military Strike In a dramatic escalation of tensions, United States military forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, marking the first direct U.S. military attack on a South American nation [41064]. The operation, which took place in Caracas on Saturday, detained Maduro and his wife before transporting them to New York to face drug trafficking charges [41880]. President Donald Trump announced the capture, stating the U.S. will oversee Venezuela's government and vowing that "American dominance in the western hemisphere will never be questioned again" [41064]. The precision strike has sent shockwaves across Latin America, reviving historical fears of U.S. intervention [41465]. The action has sharply divided regional governments. Nations like Colombia and Brazil have offered cautious support, while others, including Mexico and Bolivia, have condemned it as a blatant violation of international law and sovereignty [47297]. Analysts note that despite public disagreements, leaders across the political spectrum are privately reassessing their own vulnerability to similar foreign actions [47126]. The United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting for Monday at Venezuela's request [41880]. Experts warn the operation represents a stark revival of the Monroe Doctrine, the long-standing U.S. policy of opposing foreign influence in the Americas, and is seen as a direct challenge to China's growing economic partnerships in the region [41460]. U.S. Capture of Venezuela's Maduro Sends Shockwaves Through Latin America U.S. Capture of Maduro Sends Shockwave Through Latin America U.S. Captures Venezuela's Leader, Challenging China's Regional Reach Trump Revives US Habit of Ousting Latin American Leaders Venezuela's President Seized by U.S., Faces Court in New York Trump Orders First Direct US Military Attack on South America