Overview
- The New York Times, citing a senior Venezuelan official, reported at least 40 people killed, including civilians and military personnel, in the U.S. strikes.
- U.S. officials said Nicolás Maduro and his wife were removed to U.S. custody, with official statements and reporting indicating he was flown to New York for detention in Brooklyn.
- The Pentagon detailed months of intelligence preparation, saying forces mapped Maduro’s movements and habits before suppressing air defenses and inserting troops.
- Venezuela denounced the operation as aggression, requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting, and demanded proof that Maduro is alive as it contests U.S. claims.
- President Trump said the United States will govern Venezuela during a transition, prompting international criticism and domestic calls for congressional oversight and legal review.