‘The Headlines’: The U.S. Captures Nicolás Maduro
In a dramatic escalation, President Trump announces the U.S. military has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a covert operation, citing narco-terrorism and drug trafficking as justification. The move, which includes plans for U.S.-led management of Venezuela’s oil infrastruct
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