WILLEMSTAD – U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a statement claiming that the United States carried out a large-scale operation against Venezuela resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
In a message attributed to Trump, he said that the operation was conducted “successfully” and involved U.S. law enforcement agencies. According to the statement, Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of Venezuela. Trump added that further details would be provided during a press conference scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at Mar-a-Lago.
At this time, the claims have not been independently confirmed by U.S. government agencies, Venezuelan authorities, or international organizations. No official statement has yet been released by the White House, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the Venezuelan government corroborating the account.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas, following reports of explosions in Caracas, increased U.S. military activity in the region, and Venezuela’s declaration of a state of external emergency.
Regional governments and international observers are closely monitoring developments, as confirmation of such an operation would represent a dramatic escalation in the crisis and carry significant implications for regional stability, including the Caribbean.
Curaçao Chronicle will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as soon as verified information becomes available.