US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will temporarily administer Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a military operation. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, Trump said the operation took place overnight, disabling much of Caracas’s power supply and rendering Venezuela’s military capacity ineffective. He confirmed that no US troops were killed and no equipment was damaged, adding that helicopters, fighter jets, and a large number of soldiers participated, supported by the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team.

Trump stated that Venezuela would remain under US control until a safe and prudent power transition is completed. He warned of a possible second strike if necessary but said it was unlikely after the successful mission. Maduro faces drug and weapons charges, while Caracas accused Washington of seeking to seize oil and mineral resources. The US hinted at no further action against Caracas, though Venezuela declared a state of emergency.

The United Kingdom denied involvement in the attack, and Russia condemned the operation. Reports cited BBC, Al Jazeera, and Fox News as sources.