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U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan Leader in Overnight Operation

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Sources: 11

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Right 18%

Sources: 11

60-Second Summary

Washington: U.S. forces conducted a coordinated overnight operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife early Saturday, President Donald Trump announced. Trump approved the mission late Friday after months of planning that included replica-site rehearsals and intelligence on Maduro’s routines, officials said. The administration transported Maduro to a U.S. warship and plans to try him on narcotrafficking charges in New York. Lawmakers and protesters responded with mixed reactions this weekend, while the White House said it is coordinating with interim Venezuelan authorities. Military, legal, and diplomatic actions remain ongoing currently. 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 before: U.S. intelligence builds case and conducts rehearsals for a potential Maduro extraction.
Friday night: President Trump grants final approval for the operation at 10:46 p.m. ET.
Early Saturday: U.S. forces enter Caracas, capture Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and move them to a U.S. warship.
Saturday: Trump and military officials brief media; operation details (replica compound, low-altitude helicopters) emerge.
Sunday–Monday: Domestic protests, mixed congressional reactions, and Maduro’s scheduled New York court appearance occur.

Media Bias

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

Who Benefited

The U.S. administration and allied commercial interests gained legal custody of Nicolás Maduro and increased leverage over Venezuela’s political and economic transition, including potential access to energy assets and diplomatic influence.

Who Impacted

Venezuelan civilians and Maduro supporters suffered immediate displacement of political authority and heightened risks to domestic stability, while regional diplomatic relations and perceptions of international law faced strain.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... U.S. forces executed a coordinated operation that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife early Saturday; President Trump authorized the mission late Friday. Maduro faces U.S. narcotrafficking charges and will appear in New York court; domestic protests and international diplomatic responses continue to unfold rapidly.

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