Venezuela has activated its armed forces following a US raid in Caracas that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López condemned the action as an "act of aggression" and demanded their immediate return, stating that Maduro's security team was killed in the operation. The US, however, maintains it seeks a democratic transition and not war, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing a desire for democratic change.