Overview
- President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck sites in and around Caracas, captured Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, and flew them to U.S. custody.
- Trump stated the United States will temporarily run Venezuela pending a transition, with no detailed plan released.
- U.S. officials said Maduro and Flores face Southern District of New York indictments that include narco‑terrorism and weapons conspiracies.
- Venezuelan authorities alleged missile and rocket attacks hit residential areas, causing power outages and civilian casualties, while announcing a nationwide military deployment.
- U.N. Secretary‑General António Guterres warned the action set a dangerous precedent under international law as Colombia requested Monday’s session with backing from Russia and China and governments worldwide issued condemnations or calls for restraint.