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Washington confirms capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

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Sources: 11

Center 82%

Right 18%

Sources: 11

60-Second Summary

Washington, U.S. forces carried out a pre-dawn operation Saturday that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, transported him to a U.S. warship, and brought him to New York to face federal narcotics-trafficking charges. President Donald Trump authorized the mission Friday night and described details at a briefing, while military leaders said preparations included building a replica of Maduro’s compound and launching aircraft and helicopters from multiple bases. The raid prompted domestic political criticism, local protests, and international diplomatic questions as the U.S. pledged to work with interim Venezuelan leaders on the country’s future. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

About this summary

This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 11 original reports from WMAR, CBS News, PBS.org, The Times of Israel, News18, https://www.wbrc.com, Manila Standard, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), Deccan Chronicle, Fox2Now and https://www.fox34.com.

Timeline of Events

Months of increased U.S. military pressure and intelligence-gathering focused on Maduro.
Friday night: President Trump gave final approval for the capture operation.
Early Saturday: U.S. forces entered Caracas, detained Maduro, and flew him to a U.S. warship.
Saturday: Trump and military leaders briefed media with operational details and timelines.
Sunday–Monday: Protests and political reactions occurred domestically; Maduro scheduled for New York court appearance.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9

Who Benefited

U.S. law enforcement and prosecutors secured physical custody of Nicolás Maduro, enabling federal narcotics-trafficking charges to proceed and strengthening U.S. leverage over Venezuelan political transition and potential access to Venezuelan assets and investment channels.

Who Impacted

Venezuelan civilians faced heightened instability and potential reprisals as the sudden military operation removed national leadership and deepened diplomatic tensions, while regional diplomatic relationships and local institutions confronted immediate disruption.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... U.S. forces detained Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a pre-dawn raid, flown to U.S. custody to face narcotics charges. Operation followed prolonged pressure, involved significant air and ground assets, and has prompted domestic political divisions, protests, and diplomatic queries about U.S. authority in Venezuela.

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