How will Maduro’s capture change Venezuela and South America? | ABC NEWS
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has touched down in New York after being captured by US forces during Operation Absolute Resolve.
The Venezuelan leader is facing drug charges on allegations he led Cartel de los Soles.
US President Donald Trump says Washington will ‘run’ Venezuela as he appears to leave the rest of the Maduro government intact.
The abduction has prompted opposition from Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Brazilian President Lula, while gaining support from Argentinian President Javier Milei and Panamanian leader Jose Raul Mulino.
The Atlantic Council’s Jason Marczak says Donald Trump only wants to limit the military intervention to Maduro and has a reluctance to put US troops in harm’s way.
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