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Maduro captured: U S forces seize Venezuela president in pre dawn raid

U S special operations mounted a pre dawn strike that seized Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and brought him to US custody, sparking regional alarm, violent reprisals in Caracas and international condemnations as Washington moves to consolidate control

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30–50 million barrels - Amount President Trump says Venezuela will turn over to the United States

Quote

"utilizing the U.S. Military is always an option" — Karoline Leavitt

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"I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used…"