U.S. Charges Venezuela's Maduro with Terrorism and Drug Crimes

The United States has announced criminal charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The charges include terrorism and drug trafficking. The announcement came just hours after U.S. officials stated Maduro had been captured and removed from Venezuela. The situation remains unclear. Following these statements, the Venezuelan government reported a "large-scale strike" in the capital, Caracas. Officials there described explosions and aircraft-like sounds. They have demanded "immediate proof of life" for Maduro and his wife. The U.S. has not provided evidence of Maduro's capture. The conflicting reports have created major uncertainty.