Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York after ouster as Venezuelan president
The Guardian••nation
Key Points:
- US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military raid on Caracas, transporting them to New York for processing and court appearance by Monday, with President Trump declaring the US would run Venezuela until a proper transition of power occurs.
- Trump emphasized the US would control Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, involving major US oil companies to rebuild it, and hinted at the possibility of further military actions if necessary, framing the intervention as necessary to protect Venezuelans and US interests.
- The operation, involving over 150 aircraft and special forces, resulted in Maduro's capture without US casualties, but Maduro's government remains in control of the country, and the intervention has drawn condemnation from Democrats, international leaders, and Venezuela’s allies as imperialistic and a violation
