Maduro Brought to US After Illegal Military Attack on Venezuela
Venezuelan president seized in Washington-led regime change operation as Trump openly claims control over Caracas
Venezuela | PUREWILAYAH.COM — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been forcibly taken to the United States following what Caracas and multiple international actors have described as an illegal US military attack aimed at regime change in the oil-rich South American nation.
US forces launched a coordinated military operation in the early hours of Saturday, carrying out air and ground strikes in and around the capital, Caracas, before capturing Maduro and his wife. Both were removed from Venezuelan territory under US military custody and transferred to New York.
Forced Rendition Without UN Mandate
The operation was conducted without authorization from the United Nations Security Council and without the consent of the Venezuelan government, constituting a direct violation of national sovereignty and international law.
Washington later announced that Maduro would face federal charges in the United States—allegations Venezuelan officials have long rejected as politically motivated fabrications used to justify regime change and foreign intervention.
Trump Claims US Will “Run” Venezuela
Following the assault, US President Donald Trump openly acknowledged Washington’s intentions, declaring that the United States would now “run” Venezuela until a so-called transition government is installed.
Trump further stated that major US oil corporations would enter Venezuela to take control of its energy infrastructure, reinforcing accusations that the military attack was driven by strategic and economic interests rather than legal or humanitarian concerns.
Airstrikes, Explosions, and Civilian Impact
Residents in Caracas reported multiple explosions, sustained aerial activity, and low-flying military aircraft during the raid. Venezuelan authorities said civilian areas were affected and accused the United States of deliberately terrorizing the population to dismantle the country’s political leadership.
Officials warned that the attack marks a dangerous escalation toward open military domination.
International Condemnation Mounts
Russia and China strongly condemned the US operation, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and the sovereignty of an independent state. Moscow demanded the immediate release of Maduro and warned that the action sets a dangerous global precedent.
In contrast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly praised the attack, openly congratulating Trump and endorsing Washington’s use of force.
Open Regime Change, Open Lawlessness
The seizure and forced transfer of a sitting head of state following a military assault represents one of the most explicit acts of unilateral regime change in recent history.
By openly claiming authority over Venezuela’s political future and natural resources, Washington has abandoned any pretense of adherence to international law—signaling a new phase of open, unrestrained imperial intervention. (PW)