Overview
- U.S. officials say the overnight operation, dubbed Absolute Resolve, involved more than 150 aircraft, disabled air defenses, triggered a planned blackout in Caracas, and reported no American fatalities.
- Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were flown to the United States to face Southern District of New York narcotics‑related charges, with an initial court appearance expected Monday.
- President Trump says the United States will supervise Venezuela until a “safe” transition and has flagged a role for U.S. oil companies in restoring the country’s energy infrastructure.
- Russia, China, Iran and Cuba condemned the intervention and the UN voiced criticism, while regional responses diverged as Brazil recognized Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader and Colombia reinforced its border.
- Reports from Caracas describe explosions, power and internet outages, and heavy security checkpoints, with concerns mounting for civilians and political prisoners during the unstable aftermath.