Maduro’s Capture Shows Trump’s Goal to Dominate the Americas
The New York Times••world
Key Points:
- A dramatic U.S. operation disabled Venezuelan air defenses, launched explosions, and captured President Nicolás Maduro, marking a significant event in Latin America.
- President Trump emphasized Venezuela’s oil resources repeatedly during the announcement, highlighting economic motives behind the operation.
- The event polarized opinions in Latin America: the left viewed it as U.S. imperialism exploiting the region, while the right saw it as a liberation from dictatorship and a chance to unlock Venezuela’s economic potential.
- Several leftist-led countries including Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Spain, and Uruguay condemned the operation, warning against foreign control or exploitation of Venezuela’s strategic resources.
