Venezuela Paramilitaries Hunt Reported Trump Supporters After Maduro Capture Claim

Armed paramilitary groups are conducting street searches in Venezuela. The action follows an unverified claim that President Nicolás Maduro was captured. The groups, known as "colectivos," are motorcycle-riding militias. They are reportedly hunting for supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump. This intensifies a government crackdown. Senior Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello is leading the paramilitary operation. The government has not confirmed the report of Maduro's capture. The claim originated on social media and remains unverified. The colectivos are known for enforcing political loyalty. Their latest actions create a climate of fear in the streets. The situation develops amid high tensions between Venezuela and the United States.