Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has arrived in New York and is now in U.S. federal custody following an overnight military operation that stunned the world.
📸 Trump released photo of Maduro aboard USS Iwo Jima, appearing blindfolded
TRUMP'S PRESS CONFERENCE: KEY POINTS:
President Trump addressed the nation from Mar-a-Lago, calling it "one of the most stunning, effective and powerful displays of American military might in American history."
🔹 U.S. will "run" Venezuela temporarily until a proper transition of power
🔹 Trump is "not afraid of boots on the ground" if needed
🔹 U.S. military is prepared for a "second and much larger attack" if necessary
🔹 Trump plans to tap Venezuela's massive oil reserves to sell to other nations
🔹 Trump warned that "something is gonna have to be done with Mexico", calling it "run by drug cartels"
OPERATION ABSOLUTE RESOLVE: HOW IT HAPPENED:
🔹 Trump gave final approval Friday at 10:46 PM ET
🔹 More than 150 aircraft launched from 20 bases across the Western Hemisphere
🔹 Delta Force extraction team flew into Venezuela at just 100 feet above the water
🔹 The entire operation lasted less than 30 minutes
🔹 Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores captured and flown out of the country
MADURO'S CURRENT STATUS:
🔹 Landed at Stewart International Airport, New York under heavy FBI and DEA escort
🔹 Now held at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn
🔹 Arraignment expected Monday in Manhattan federal court
🔹 Charges include narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons possession
INTERNATIONAL REACTION:
🇧🇷 Brazil: President Lula condemned the strikes as crossing "an unacceptable line" and setting a "dangerous precedent"
🇨🇳 China: Called it a "blatant use of force" against a sovereign state and a violation of international law
🇲🇽 Mexico: Called the strikes a violation of the U.N. Charter
🇷🇺 Russia: Condemned the action as an "unacceptable assault" on Venezuela's sovereignty
🇨🇴 Colombia: Deployed forces to the border preparing for potential refugee influx
🇻🇪 Venezuelan Opposition: Leader Maria Corina Machado celebrated, writing "Venezuelans, the hour of freedom has arrived"
WHAT'S NEXT:
🔹 Maduro to face trial in U.S. federal court
🔹 GOP lawmakers signal Cuba and Nicaragua are next targets
🔹 U.N. Secretary-General expressed alarm over "potential worrying implications for the region"
🔹 Protests planned across U.S. cities on Sunday
WHY THIS MATTERS:
This is the most significant U.S. military intervention in Latin America since the 1989 Panama invasion. Trump's statement that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela and tap its oil reserves has raised global concerns about sovereignty and potential long-term military involvement in the region.
Situation remains fluid. More updates expected.
#CryptoPatel #cyptopatel #CPIWatch #USJobsData #BinanceHODLerZBT $BTC