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Trump Claims U.S. Carried Out Large-Scale Strike in Venezuela, Says Maduro Captured

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States carried out a “large-scale strike” in Venezuela in the early hours of Saturday, alleging that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.

In a post shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the operation was successfully executed against Venezuela and its leadership. According to him, the action was carried out in coordination with U.S. law enforcement agencies, adding that further details would be released later.

The claims emerged amid reports of loud explosions and sightings of low-flying aircraft over Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, during the early hours of Saturday. Multiple international media outlets and eyewitness accounts reported explosions near strategic military installations, alongside increased aerial activity across parts of the city.

However, Venezuelan government officials have rejected Trump’s claims, condemning what they described as an act of military aggression by the United States. Authorities in Caracas accused Washington of violating Venezuela’s sovereignty and warned of serious regional consequences.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no independent confirmation from U.S. government institutions or international bodies regarding the alleged capture of President Maduro. The situation remains fluid, with heightened tensions and global attention focused on developments in Venezuela.