Maduro jailed in New York; Trump discusses Venezuela policy

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US military forces in a surprise raid and is currently in a New York jail facing drug-trafficking and weapons charges. The operation included airstrikes on Caracas, leading to his arrest alongside his wife. Video footage shows Maduro, handcuffed and escorted by federal agents, making a brief comment in English. Maduro has ruled Venezuela for over a decade, following the death of former President Hugo Chavez.

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