BREAKING: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and removed from power in a dramatic international development that is reshaping the political landscape of Venezuela.

According to official statements from U.S. authorities, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken into custody during a U.S. military operation in Caracas in early January. They were then transported to the United States, where they are being held in federal detention in New York and are expected to face federal charges, including allegations related to drug trafficking and terrorism-linked conspiracies.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would temporarily oversee governance matters in Venezuela until what he described as a “safe, proper and judicious transition” can take place. Trump also suggested involvement of U.S. energy interests in rebuilding Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.

Venezuelan state media and government allies strongly condemned the military operation, labeling it an illegal intervention and asserting that Maduro’s capture violates international law. Maduro himself has denied all charges and, in a U.S. court appearance, maintained that he is innocent and retains that he is the legitimate president of Venezuela.

In Caracas, Delcy Rodríguez, who was serving as vice president, has declared herself acting president and affirmed Maduro’s legitimacy despite his detention. She has publicly called for recognition of Maduro’s leadership and described both him and Flores as innocent of the allegations they face in U.S. courts.

The situation has triggered regional and international reactions, with concerns about sovereignty, legality, and the future of Venezuela’s governance. As of now, diplomatic efforts and responses from other nations and international bodies continue to evolve.

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