President Donald Trump says the US has captured Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife as he confirms “large scale” strike against the country
He adds that Maduro has been flown out of the country, though details remain scarce – read Trump’s Truth Social statement in full.
Venezuela announces a state of national emergency and rejects and denounces “military aggression” – it has not yet responded to Trump’s post.
“My heart was pumping and legs were shaking,” an eyewitness in Caracas tells the BBC after explosions were heard across the city.
Footage shows huge plumes of smoke as fires rage
It follows weeks of heightened tension as Trump ramped up pressure on Maduro.
Source: BBC
