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Maduro Captured in US Night Raid, Faces New York Narco-Terrorism Charges

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a night-time operation in Caracas. They have been indicted in the Southern District of New York on charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies. Trump stated they are currently being transported and will face trial on American soil, with the location to be decided between New York and Florida. The capture marks a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Venezuela.

Key Points: Maduro Indicted in NY on Drug Charges After US Capture

  • Night-time military capture in Caracas
  • Indicted in Southern District of NY
  • Charged with narco-terrorism conspiracies
  • Currently en route to the United States
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Nicolas Maduro, his wife indicted in New York, says Trump

President Trump announces the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and his wife, indicted in New York for drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies.

"Maduro and his wife will soon face the full might of American justice and stand trial on American soil. - President Donald Trump"

Palm Beach, January 4

President Donald Trump on Saturday said that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who were captured in Caracas during a US military operation, have been indicted on charges of alleged "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies" in the Southern District of New York, and will face trial.

He said that American forces, working with law enforcement agencies, captured Maduro and his wife in a night-time operation.

While addressing a press conference in Florida, Trump said, "No nation in the world could achieve what America achieved yesterday or frankly, in just a short period of time. All Venezuelan military capacities were rendered powerless as the men and women of our military, working with US law enforcement, successfully captured Maduro in the dead of night."

Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Venezuela's Caracas and flown out of their country in a joint operation that also included Intelligence and US law enforcement agencies.

"It was dark, and it was deadly, but he was captured along with his wife, Cilia Flores, both of whom now face American justice. Maduro and Flores have been indicted in the Southern District of New York," he said.

Trump said that Maduro and his wife "will soon face the full might of American justice and stand trial on American soil" for their alleged role in drug trafficking, adding that they are currently being taken to New York, with authorities to decide later whether the trial will be held in New York or Florida.

"We will make the people of Venezuela rich, independent, and safe. The illegitimate dictator Maduro was the kingpin of a vast criminal network responsible for trafficking colossal amounts of deadly and illicit drugs into the United States. Maduro and his wife will soon face the full might of American justice and stand trial on American soil. Right now, they're on a ship that will be heading to, ultimately, New York. And then a decision will be made, I assume, between New York and Miami or Florida," he said.

According to an unsealed indictment shared by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on X, Maduro and Flores face multiple counts of statutory allegations related to "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies".

The capture of Maduro comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela.

Earlier, Trump released the first picture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on board the US Warship Iwo Jima.

In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, US President Trump said, "Nicolas Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima."

- ANI

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Priya S
Wow, this reads like a Hollywood movie script! A nighttime capture and flown out on a warship. 🚢 But seriously, the Venezuelan people have suffered so much under his rule. If the drug trafficking charges are true, he deserves to face justice. Hope this leads to some stability and relief for the common people there.
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Rohit P
As an Indian, this makes me think about our own neighborhood. We have seen state-sponsored cross-border terrorism for decades. The world often lectures us on restraint. But when America does it, it's "justice". The double standards in global politics are glaring. We need a consistent rule-based order for all.
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Sarah B
The logistical and military precision is undeniable. But trying a foreign head of state in a US court? That's legally very complex and controversial. It will be interesting to see how the international community, including the UN, reacts. This could become a major diplomatic flashpoint.
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Vikram M
Trump saying "We will make the people of Venezuela rich, independent, and safe" sounds like a line from an old colonial playbook. The solution for Venezuela must come from Venezuelans, not from foreign military operations. This feels less about justice and more about projecting power in America's backyard.
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Kavya N
The wife being indicted too... that's something. If they were truly running a narco-state, it's good they are caught. Drug trafficking destroys millions of lives globally. But I just hope the trial is fair and transparent, and not just a political show. The evidence must be solid and presented clearly.

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