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United States President Donald Trump has introduced that American forces carried out air strikes in opposition to Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and First Woman Cilia Flores in a swift in a single day army operation following months of escalating tensions.
Venezuela’s authorities on Saturday reported US strikes throughout three states past the capital, Caracas, whereas Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro launched a extra intensive record of focused areas.
The army motion follows months of battle with the US, which has accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking – allegations the president has persistently denied. Since September, the US has carried out at the least 20 air strikes in waters close to Venezuela.
With Maduro’s actual present location unknown, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez would assume energy beneath Venezuelan legislation, although no affirmation of this transition has emerged. Rodriguez issued an announcement after the assault demanding proof that Maduro and his spouse are alive.
The operation lasted beneath half-hour, with at the least seven explosions driving folks into the streets, whereas others turned to social media to doc the occasions. Rodriguez confirmed casualties amongst Venezuelan civilians and army personnel however supplied no particular numbers.
