Russia has condemned the USA for carrying out an "act of armed aggression" on Venezuela.
The Russian foreign ministry said in a statement: "This is a matter of deep concern and condemnation. The pre-text used to justify such actions are unfounded."
It comes after Donald Trump announced the US has carried out a "large-scale strike" and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
The USA has confirmed that its military has carried out a large-scale operation in Venezuela. President Donald Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was "captured and flown out of the country" by US troops and law enforcement authorities. Footage on social media captured a series of blasts in the capital Caracas while jets were seen flying over the city at around 2 am local time. Venezuela has declared a national emergency and said it will 'resist the presence of foreign troops'. Trump will hold a press conference later today, with more details to follow.
00:00 Trump: US forces have captured Venezuelan leader
00:42 DW speaks with Ivo Hernandez, Latin American Expert currently in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA President Donald Trump says the airspace above Venezuela should be considered 'closed in its entirety,' as his administration continues its plan to combat the supply of illegal drugs. Jorge Heine from the Quincy Institute talks to CBC News about the escalation and where it could lead.
Venezuela has reacted angrily to USA President Donald Trump's statement that the airspace around the country should be considered closed.
The country's foreign ministry called Trump's comments "another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people".
The US does not have legal authority to close another country's airspace and the Venezuelan statement accused Trump of making a "colonialist threat".
The US has built its military presence in the area and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it says were carrying drugs, killing more than 80. It has not provided evidence and Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro said the US moves are an attempt to oust him.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced this week that he will pardon ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is currently serving out a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drugs and weapons charges. Hernandez was convicted under the Biden administration for helping smuggle hundreds of tons of cocaine into the U.S. — allegations he’s denied. Trump’s pardon comes as he continues to escalate tensions with Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, who he has accused of leading a drug cartel that’s now been designated a terrorist organization. Candice Cole reports.
In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith has been speaking at the United Conservative Party’s convention this weekend — a prime opportunity to celebrate concessions this week from Prime Minister Mark Carney and the MOU to build a pipeline to B.C. But her collaboration with the federal government is getting a harsh response on the convention floor. Erik Bay has more.
The world has a new largest city. In a sweeping new U.N. report, Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta surged from 33rd to number one on the ranking of most-populated metropolises. Jakarta is now home to nearly 42 million people. Nine of the top 10 cities listed in the U.N report are in Asia. The report also says urban populations have doubled worldwide, putting major stressors on global infrastructure. Touria Izri reports on the findings that are putting new pressure on city planners all over the world.
There are increasing indications that the U.S. may be on the verge of launching military action against Venezuela with top military officials visiting the region and an unprecedented deployment of American forces.
The Trump administration has labelled the Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles as a “foreign terrorist organization,” a claim that Venezuela’s foreign ministry strongly denies.
Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared that his country is “invincible,” despite the looming threat of efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to oust his regime.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, with the committee noting Machado's bravery in opposition to President Nicolas Maduro’s authoritarian regime. She dedicated the prize to those suffering in Venezuela as well as well as U.S. President Donald Trump for ‘decisive support’ to her cause.
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