Overview
- President Donald Trump announced a large operation against Venezuela and said Nicolás Maduro and his wife were detained and flown out, with a press conference set for later Saturday.
- Videos and eyewitnesses reported multiple blasts, aircraft and helicopters over Caracas and nearby La Guaira, with strikes near sites including Fuerte Tiuna and the La Carlota airfield and localized power outages.
- The Venezuelan government accused the United States of a heavy military attack on civilian and military locations, declared a nationwide emergency and ordered a mobilization.
- U.S. outlets CBS News and Fox News cited officials saying U.S. forces were involved, while the FAA restricted flights near Venezuela and the State Department urged Americans to shelter and leave when safe.
- Independent verification of Maduro’s reported capture and clear casualty or damage figures remained unavailable, as Colombia’s president called for OAS and UN action and Cuba condemned the assault.