Trump strikes Venezuela, captures the President, says the US will take over

The United States Justice Department has issued grave criminal charges against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accusing him of narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and corruption. These indictments, unsealed in New York during the Trump administration, marked a significant escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the socialist leader and his government. Federal prosecutors alleged Maduro and several top officials were part of a wide-ranging conspiracy to flood the U.S. with cocaine, collaborating with Colombian FARC rebels. A substantial reward was publicly offered for information leading to Maduro’s arrest and conviction, underscoring the U.S. government’s determination to see him brought to justice. The actions reflected a firm stance from the Trump White House, which had long sought to remove Maduro from power, recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s legitimate interim president. While there was no direct military intervention or physical capture of Maduro by U.S. forces, these legal and economic measures represented a powerful strategic move by the United States to challenge the leadership in Caracas and influence the country’s political future, asserting a strong will for a change in governance.