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The president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, stated this Saturday that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, as part of a large-scale military operation against the Chavista regime.
In a message posted on his official social media account, Trump stated that “Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, has been captured and taken out of the country”. The president added that the operation was carried out in coordination with U.S. security agencies, and announced a press conference at 11:00 a.m. in Mar-a-Lago, where he will provide more details about the operation.
These are the targets that were attacked
According to reports on social media and regional media, intense bombings and explosions were recorded at several military facilities and strategic points in Venezuela during the early hours of Saturday.
- La Carlota disabled and bombarded.
- Mountain barracks in Catia La Mar disabled and bombed.
- Federal Legislative Palace in Caracas bombed.
- Fuerte Tiuna bombed.
- Airport in El Hatillo disabled.
- F16 base in Maracay bombed.
- Main airport of Caracas in Charallave bombed and disabled.
- The defense plan has been activated in Miraflores.
- Areas of Caracas, Santa Mónica, El Hatillo, Los Teques, and El Paraíso without electric supply.
- Explosions in the Central District of Caracas.
- Helicopter takeoff from Higuero disabled and bombarded.
It is also reported that the camp in Carmen de Uria, where the collectives, the FAES, and the paramilitaries were trained, was bombed.
Political impact and absence of official confirmation
Until the closure of this note, there is no independent confirmation from the State Department, the Pentagon, or international agencies supporting the capture of Maduro announced by Trump. However, the message has generated a strong political and media impact, and keeps regional governments on alert for the possibility of a sudden change in Venezuelan power.
Social media is circulating videos that show explosions in Caracas and other cities, while reports of power outages, communication interruptions, and the presence of troops in strategic areas are emerging. The situation is still developing.
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