What happened between the US and Venezuela
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Answer
The US conducted a large-scale military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The US now controls Venezuela temporarily, citing drug trafficking and oil interests. The operation sparked regional outrage, protests, and uncertainty about Venezuela's future governance, with questions over US intentions and the fate of millions of Venezuelans.
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U.S. military launched a major operation, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a nighttime raid, neutralizing Venezuelan military capacities and transporting Maduro to New York to face federal charges.
President Trump announced a major US military operation in Caracas, resulting in the capture of Maduro and his wife, with all Venezuelan military capacities rendered powerless and the US set to administer Venezuela until a transition is arranged.
