Overview
- Explosions and low‑flying aircraft were reported around 2 a.m. in Caracas and in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, with power outages in parts of the capital and no confirmed casualty figures.
- President Trump said the operation captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife and that details will be given at an 11 a.m. news conference at Mar‑a‑Lago, while Venezuelan authorities say Maduro’s whereabouts are unknown.
- Venezuela’s government condemned the action as military aggression, declared a national emergency, and alleged strikes on civilian and military sites.
- The FAA barred U.S. flights from Venezuelan airspace and the U.S. Embassy urged American citizens in the country to shelter in place.
- Regional and global reactions followed quickly, with Russia and Iran denouncing the strikes, Colombia moving forces to its border and urging a UN Security Council meeting, and some leaders urging restraint or expressing support.