Arrest of Nicolás Maduro
- Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez commented on the situation, accusing the U.S. of "military aggression" and assuring that the country is ready to resist.
- Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the authorities do not have information on the whereabouts of Maduro and his wife, urging the U.S. to provide "proof of life" of the president.
- According to CBS News reporter Jennifer Jacobs, Maduro was captured by fighters from the elite American unit "Delta."
- Christopher Landau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, noted that Maduro "will face justice for his crimes."
- According to Reuters reports, the order for the president's arrest may have come from Senator Marco Rubio, to hold him criminally accountable in the U.S.
- Sources in the Venezuelan opposition, cited by Sky News, claim that there may have been a "coordinated dismissal" rather than a violent capture.
- According to CNN, Trump approved the operation to capture Maduro a few days ago, and his whereabouts were being tracked by CIA agents.
- Photos allegedly showing Maduro after his arrest began to appear on social media, but their authenticity has not yet been officially confirmed.
Global Reaction
- The Russian Foreign Ministry supported the call for a UN Security Council meeting to discuss the situation in Venezuela, confirming solidarity with the Venezuelan people and its leadership.
- Additionally, the Russian agency demanded clarification on the information regarding the possible removal of Maduro and his wife, calling it an interference in the country's sovereignty.
- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko condemned the "act of aggression by the U.S. against Venezuela," warning of serious consequences.
- The head of European diplomacy, Kaia Kallas, stated that she discussed the current situation with Marco Rubio, emphasizing the European Union's call for restraint.
- In Brussels, it was noted that the U.S. did not inform its NATO partners about military plans: European allies learned about the events only from the news, and so far have not developed a unified position.
- Venezuela officially requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council in connection with the actions of the United States.
