United States President Donald J. Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of Venezuela following what he described as a large-scale U.S. military operation.
In a statement posted on his verified social media account, President Trump said the United States “successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader,” adding that the operation was conducted in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement agencies. He said further details would be provided during a news conference scheduled for 11 a.m. at Mar-a-Lago.
As of publication, no independent confirmation of the claim has been provided by Venezuelan authorities, the U.S. Department of Defense, or other international bodies.
Venezuelan officials have not publicly confirmed President Maduro’s status or whereabouts, and major international news organisations have urged caution as verification remains outstanding.
The statement has drawn intense international attention and raised questions about the scope, legality, and geopolitical implications of any such operation, particularly given Venezuela’s strategic importance to the region and its proximity to the Caribbean.
Developments remain fluid, and Saint Lucia Daily Post will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as verified information becomes available.
