Former President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured by U.S. forces and are en route to New York to face criminal charges. Trump reported that the high-profile detention was carried out by the U.S. Delta Force, with the couple being transported by helicopter before being transferred onto the U.S. Navy vessel USS Iwo Jima.
According to Trump, the operation was conducted with precision, and the detained individuals are now on their way to the United States for indictment proceedings. He expressed hope that the legal process would proceed smoothly and that justice would be served.
The details of the charges against Maduro and his wife have not been officially confirmed by U.S. authorities. The Venezuelan government has yet to respond publicly to the reported detention, and it remains unclear whether this account aligns with official actions taken by U.S. law enforcement agencies.
International reactions are expected to follow, given the sensitive diplomatic implications of the reported arrests. Analysts await further details from official sources to verify the events and understand the legal and political consequences that may ensue.