Deposed Venezuelan Leader Transported to U.S. Following Military Operation in Caracas
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Following an extensive pre-dawn military assault on Caracas, Nicolás Maduro and his spouse Cilia Flores were detained at their residence within the Fort Tiuna military complex and subsequently flown to Stewart Air Force Base. The former Venezuelan leader now awaits federal prosecution on charges related to personal financial corruption and facilitating narcotics trafficking into American territory.
Venezuelan Leader Faces Federal Charges After Dramatic Capture
The controversial Venezuelan leader and his wife Cilia Flores have been transported to New York following their dramatic capture during pre-dawn operations in Caracas. According to multiple reports, the couple was taken from their residence at the Fort Tiuna military installation during what officials described as a large-scale strike on the Venezuelan capital.
A U.S. military aircraft carrying the pair landed at Stewart Air National Guard Base north of New York City on Saturday afternoon. The operation marks an extraordinary escalation in tensions between Washington and the South American nation after months of increased pressure from the Trump administration.
Federal authorities indicate the couple now faces serious charges related to conspiracy and drug trafficking allegations. Sources suggest the legal proceedings center on accusations of orchestrating schemes that allegedly facilitated the flow of narcotics into American communities while enriching themselves through corrupt practices.
This unprecedented action represents a significant moment for Venezuelan-Americans and Latino communities across the United States who have closely followed the political crisis in Venezuela.