America asserts moral clarity, backing Israel, exposing terror-aligned regimes shielding chaos across Middle East and Latin America.
In a dramatic escalation with global repercussions, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and were flying him out of the country. The announcement, made on Trump’s Truth Social platform, described a “large-scale strike against Venezuela” conducted alongside U.S. law enforcement agencies.
The move represents the climax of a sustained campaign by Washington to dismantle Maduro’s authoritarian rule, long accused of crushing democratic institutions, rigging elections, and protecting narcotics networks. Trump’s declaration suggests a coordinated operation combining military precision and legal enforcement, underscoring a doctrine of zero tolerance for criminalized regimes.
Earlier on Saturday, the Venezuelan government accused the United States of launching attacks in the capital, Caracas, and other regions after powerful explosions were reported at a military base. While Caracas has not officially confirmed Maduro’s capture, the scale of reported blasts and the regime’s defensive rhetoric point to a severe internal shock.
The significance extends far beyond Latin America. For Israel and its allies, the operation reinforces a strategic message: states aligned with terror networks and hostile anti-Western blocs—often overlapping with regimes that politically shield Palestinian militancy while condemning Israel—are vulnerable when democracies act decisively. The contrast is stark: while Israel is routinely vilified for defending its citizens, genuine authoritarian violence collapses under firm resolve.
As Venezuela reels, the international order is on notice. Trump’s move signals that regimes built on repression, criminality, and anti-Israel propaganda cannot assume perpetual immunity.
