Trump Claims Maduro 'Captured' Amid US Strikes in Venezuela
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The U.S. military conducted air strikes inside Venezuela early Saturday, American officials confirmed. The operation reportedly targeted locations in several areas, including the capital, Caracas.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump made the dramatic claim that Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro, had been "captured." Trump provided no evidence for this statement. The current status of Maduro remains unverified by independent sources.
The term "air strikes" typically refers to targeted attacks by military aircraft. The exact targets and the extent of any damage are not yet clear.
The Venezuelan government has not issued an immediate public statement. The military action marks a significant escalation in long-standing tensions between the United States and the South American nation.