U.S. Announces Strike in Venezuela; Reports of President Maduro's Capture

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed a military strike in Venezuela. The action reportedly led to the capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife. President Trump announced the operation in a social media post. The post included an image, or meme, celebrating the event. The situation is developing rapidly. The Venezuelan government has not yet issued an official statement. The scale of the strike and the current status of operations remain unclear. This move represents a major escalation in the long-standing political crisis in Venezuela. The U.S. and dozens of other nations had previously recognized opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's legitimate president, calling Maduro's rule illegitimate.