US EditionWhat to Know About Nicolás Maduro's Capture by U.S.
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accused of drug trafficking, and plan interim governance to access oil reserves, prompting bipartisan political reactions.
- During an overnight operation, U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is on U.S. soil facing federal charges, and his wife was also taken to New York.
- U.S. officials described Maduro as a lawless leader, with some Maine politicians calling for justice after Saturday’s operation, which critics say lacked congressional approval.
- U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, Democrat from Maine's 2nd District, said the invasion lacked Congress approval and warned it could devolve into quagmire and corruption, while Gov. Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, argued it edges the U.S. closer to unjustified war.
- Maine's congressional delegation produced mixed reactions to the invasion, with Democratic officials from Maine sharply criticizing it while Former Gov. Paul LePage praised the move, calling Maduro 'illegitimate' and noting last year's Nobel Peace Prize.
- Observers cautioned that the operation risks destabilizing an already fragile region and puts millions at risk, while Matt Dunlap called the move 'absolutely reckless' and warned it could isolate the U.S. diplomatically.
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