US President Donald Trump announced that American forces conducted a "large-scale strike" in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Reports indicate the operation was carried out by the elite Delta Force, a secretive US Army special mission unit specializing in counter-terrorism and hostage rescue. The operation, reportedly named "Operation Southern Spear," involved simultaneous strikes on military targets. Venezuela's Vice President demanded proof of life for Maduro, stating the nation was unaware of his location.