The United States conducted a large-scale strike in Venezuela, targeting President Nicolás Maduro's government, which Washington deems illegitimate and linked to drug trafficking. US forces reportedly captured Maduro and his wife, framing the operation as a move against regional instability and the fentanyl crisis. Venezuelan authorities condemned the action as an "imperialist attack," denying accusations and mobilizing troops, despite reports of Maduro's capture. Residents reported explosions and military activity in Caracas.