Hey everyone! 🚨 This past weekend, the US-Venezuela saga hit a new peak. On Saturday, US forces raided Caracas and took Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, flying him straight to New York. He’s set to face trial today on alleged drug charges.
Meanwhile, acting president Delcy Rodriguez got a stark warning from US President Donald Trump. In a phone interview, Trump said, “If she doesn’t do what’s right, she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro.” 🤔
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighed in on Sunday, saying the US will keep all options open — even a future military presence. He wants Venezuela’s interim leadership to “make the right decisions” on drug trafficking and security.
Reports say the Saturday raid involved airstrikes that killed dozens of people, marking a new level in the US’s long-running anti-drug campaign in the Caribbean.
Rodriguez fired back, demanding Maduro and his wife be released, calling the raid a savage attack on Venezuela’s territorial integrity. Venezuela’s Supreme Court of Justice has now named her acting president, and the Bolivarian National Armed Forces have declared full operational readiness to defend the nation.
In Caracas, Venezuela’s armed forces condemned what they called a “cowardly kidnapping” and vowed to defend the country with all available strength.
This international standoff has sparked shock and protests worldwide. Migrants and supporters in Madrid gathered outside the US Embassy, chanting “Venezuela, an immortal nation” and warning that outside intervention sets a dangerous precedent.
With tensions this high, today’s hearing in New York is a major moment. Will this power play reshape Venezuela’s future? 🌐 Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!
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U.S. threatens Venezuela's acting president as Maduro awaits hearing
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