Explosive news out of Venezuela! 🎆 Early this morning, Caracas was rocked by loud explosions and thick smoke after the US launched air strikes. Donald Trump announced that they’ve “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Reports claim the operations also hit military facilities, leaving parts of the capital without power.
The strikes, which happened around 2am local time, come amid rising tensions between Trump and Maduro. Trump confirmed via Truth Social that this was a “large scale strike” and promised more details at a Mar-a-Lago news conference. 🌍✈️
Maduro hit back swiftly, accusing the US of trying to seize Venezuela’s valuable resources and calling for national mobilisation against what he describes as an “imperialist attack.” 🇻🇪 Maduro had recently expressed openness to talks with the US, hinting at potential collaboration on issues like oil and drug trafficking.
The situation has drawn international attention, with Colombian President Gustavo Petro calling for an emergency UN meeting, citing missile attacks. Caracas is under the world’s spotlight right now, and the global response could be critical. Stay tuned for updates! 💬🗞️