United States President Donald Trump announced the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, for cocaine trafficking charges, with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as interim president. Tensions between the US and Venezuela escalated, leading to a military operation without congressional approval, sparking criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Trump claimed US oil investments in Venezuela would be profitable, despite lacking congressional authorization for the operation. The administration’s actions have raised concerns about the use of military force without proper oversight and notification to Congress.
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