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U.S. captures Maduro in bold Venezuela raid amid oil and election tensions

A daring raid reshapes geopolitics overnight. Critics call it an oil grab—supporters say justice was served. What happens next?

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U.S. captures Maduro in bold Venezuela raid amid oil and election tensions

The U.S. has carried out a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The move follows long-standing tensions between the two nations, with Washington accusing Maduro of drug trafficking and election fraud. Critics, however, have condemned the strike as an aggressive overreach linked to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.

U.S. forces conducted the operation after an indictment was unsealed in New York’s Southern District. Justice Minister Pam Bondi announced charges against Maduro and Flores, including conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and cocaine importation. The Venezuelan government immediately labelled the action a 'grave military aggression' and a breach of the UN Charter.

In response, the Dallas Antiwar Committee organised a protest in downtown Dallas, calling the strike an unnecessary escalation. The group argued that the U.S. was pursuing oil rather than justice. Meanwhile, Venezuelan migrant Victoria Reyes, now living in the U.S., expressed relief at Maduro’s capture. The Trump administration has faced ongoing criticism for its handling of Venezuelan migrants. Additionally, Maduro’s 2024 election victory remains disputed, with the U.S. recognising opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia as the rightful winner. Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene also questioned whether the operation was driven by oil interests rather than legal concerns. Maduro himself has repeatedly accused the U.S. of seeking to oust him to control Venezuela’s oil wealth. His claims have gained traction among critics of American foreign policy, who see the strike as part of a broader pattern of intervention in Latin America.

The capture of Maduro and Flores marks a dramatic escalation in U.S.-Venezuela relations. Legal proceedings in New York will now determine the next steps for the detained leaders. Meanwhile, protests and political debates continue, with both supporters and opponents of the operation voicing their concerns.

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