Detention of Nicolas Maduro in Caracas
The USA detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a result of a military operation that took place in the center of Caracas. The operation was carried out by about two hundred elite American soldiers and occurred without casualties among American fighters. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized the effectiveness of this operation, and Donald Trump confirmed the information about Maduro's detention, noting that he was captured along with his wife and taken out of the country.
Reaction to the event
In response to the detention, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez suggested that the US government move towards a 'cooperation agenda'. She also confirmed Nicolas Maduro's status as the only legitimate president of the country. In response to her words, Senator Marco Rubio stated that he would refrain from premature assessments of her proposals.
This event caused significant resonance in both countries, as well as on the international stage, underscoring the tension in relations between the USA and Venezuela.
The detention of Nicolas Maduro could significantly change the political landscape in Venezuela, where his rule has long been accompanied by protests and economic crises. The reaction of the international community to this event will also be important, as it could influence future relations between the United States and Latin American countries that support or oppose Maduro's regime.