U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan President in Raid, China Condemns "Hegemony"

U.S. military forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, according to statements from Caracas. The operation reportedly involved a large-scale attack. The Venezuelan government described the event as an "attack" and a "kidnapping." It stated that U.S. forces flew the captured leaders out of the country. China has strongly criticized the United States. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson condemned the strikes as "hegemonic acts." Hegemonic is a term meaning the seeking of dominant power or control over other nations. There has been no immediate confirmation or statement from U.S. authorities regarding the operation or the current location of President Maduro.