Maduro is reported to be on his way to New York, U.S. Attorney General: Maduro and his wife will face a severe trial by the U.S. justice system

According to sources who spoke to ABC, Venezuelan President Maduro is being transported to New York, where he has been charged with drug terrorism since 2020. Maduro was indicted in 2020 at the U.S. Southern District Court of New York for conspiracy to commit drug terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, and other weapons offenses.

Additionally, sources confirmed to ABC that the U.S. Army's "Delta Force" carried out the arrest after the CIA pinpointed Maduro's exact location. One source said that President Trump had approved the arrest of Maduro several days ago, and the operation was originally scheduled for Christmas Day — but it was postponed due to a military raid on a terrorist camp in northwest Nigeria.

Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Bondi (Pam Bondi) posted on the social media platform X on Saturday: "Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been indicted by the U.S. Southern District Court of New York. Maduro is charged with conspiracy to commit drug terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, as well as conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices against the United States."

Bondi added, "They will soon face a severe trial in U.S. courts. I would like to represent the entire staff of the Department of Justice to thank President Trump for having the courage to hold accountable on behalf of the American people, and sincerely thank our brave military forces for successfully carrying out this extraordinary and highly successful mission to capture these two suspected international drug traffickers."

U.S. Vice President Vance (JD Vance) also posted on X platform: "President (Trump) presented multiple paths down, but always clearly stated: the smuggling of drugs must stop, stolen oil must be returned to the United States. Maduro is the latest one to experience President Trump's commitment. Hail our brave special forces, who completed a truly impressive operation."

Regarding critics who claim the U.S. action today in Venezuela is illegal, Vance continued: "Maduro faces multiple drug terrorism charges in the U.S. You cannot escape the legal consequences of drug trafficking in the U.S. just because you live in a palace in Caracas."

Source: rfi

The U.S. military captured the president of Venezuela

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