- Associated Press reported on the situation in Venezuela on May 28, 2026.
- Officers in Venezuela were accused of plotting against Nicolas Maduro, while monitors tracked the status of political prisoners.
- Leaks published on May 27, 2026, detail a U.S. raid in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
- US holds Venezuelan assets and imposes sanctions following the abduction of Nicolás Maduro.
US special forces abducted Nicolás Maduro from Caracas on August 1, 2026, and flew him to Brooklyn.
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What happened
US special forces abducted Nicolás Maduro from Caracas on August 1, 2026, and flew him to Brooklyn.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Caracas
capital and largest city of Venezuela
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