What we know
- Maduro on US soil: A plane carrying captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has arrived at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York following a large-scale US operation in the country. Maduro is set to face drugs and weapons charges in Manhattan federal court next week.
- Trump’s plan for Venezuela: President Donald Trump said the US will “run the country” until a “judicious transition” can happen. He also said the US will seize Venezuela’s massive oil reserves, recruiting American companies to overhaul the gutted industry and using US troops for security.
- Uncertain future: Trump told reporters earlier that the US is working with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who has demanded Maduro’s release and insisted he remains the country’s legitimate president. Meanwhile, Venezuela’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has called for an opposition candidate to assume power. Maduro’s capture has been met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas.
