Trump releases photos after Maduro's arrest
Americas - Venezuela overnight change of power. The US military captured Maduro and his wife at a fortress in Venezuela, and they were apprehended before they could enter a secure room with a steel door.
Later, the Maduro couple was taken to the US Navy amphibious assault ship "Iwo Jima" (USS Iwo Jima). On March 3rd, US President Trump posted a photo on his social media platform "Truth Social", showing Venezuelan President Maduro wearing sportswear and an eye mask, with the caption: "Maduro on the US Navy amphibious assault ship 'Iwo Jima'."
According to Associated Press, Maduro appeared to be wearing a life vest around his neck.
Maduro also had protective earphones on his ears and seemed to be holding a water bottle with both hands to drink. Next to him was a person wearing a jacket with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) logo.
When asked if Maria Corina Machado, the opponent of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, might take power, Donald Trump ruled out her possibility of joining the new government in Venezuela and said she lacked the "support and respect" needed to lead Venezuela.
The president said, "I think it would be very difficult for her to become head of state. She is a very outstanding woman, but she cannot win respect," and added that the US has not yet contacted Maria Corina Machado.
Source: rfi
US military captures Venezuelan president
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