Tensions between the United States and Venezuela hit a breaking point early Saturday. The US launched military strikes on Caracas, the capital city. Following the attacks, President Donald Trump made a major announcement on Truth Social. He claims that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.
Terrifying videos circulating online show explosions shaking the city center. Reports state that the strikes hit key locations, including the La Carlota military airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna base. This attack follows months of warnings from the Trump administration against alleged “narco-terrorists.”
Venezuela’s government immediately condemned the strikes. They called the move “serious military aggression.” Officials there believe the US actually wants to seize their oil and minerals. A national emergency is now in effect, and countries like Cuba and Colombia have spoken out against the attacks.
President Trump confirmed that he worked with US law enforcement on this operation. He plans to share more details at a press conference today at 11 A.M. at Mar-a-Lago. This escalation comes just days after Maduro said he was open to talks with the US.