U.S. President Donald Trump announced today, Saturday, that the United States has carried out a large-scale military strike against Venezuela, targeting the capital Caracas and other areas, marking an unprecedented escalation in relations between the two countries.
This announcement came just hours after reports of explosions and increased military aircraft activity over the Venezuelan capital.
Trump stated in a post on his Truth Social platform that the operation was coordinated with U.S. law enforcement agencies, and that U.S. forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, transferring them out of the country by air.
He indicated that he would hold a press conference later at Mar-a-Lago to reveal additional details about the operation. These statements follow initial reports of powerful explosions in Caracas and other parts of Venezuela, along with indications of U.S. military objectives within the country, representing a significant escalation of tensions between Washington and Caracas.
It is noteworthy that this strike reflects a dramatic escalation after months of repeated U.S. threats of military action against Venezuela and ongoing pressure on Maduro’s regime amidst accusations of drug trafficking and earlier U.S. declarations of readiness to strike targets within Venezuela.
The situation is evolving, with varied reports emerging from international sources, and official reactions from Venezuela and other major countries are still being monitored and commented on.
