The United States has carried out direct military strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. US President Donald Trump confirmed the claim in a post on Truth Social on Saturday. So what unfolded overnight, and what led to one of the most dramatic US interventions in Latin America in decades?

<p>The United States has carried out direct military strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. US President Donald Trump confirmed the claim in a post on Truth Social on Saturday. So what unfolded overnight, and what led to one of the most dramatic US interventions in Latin America in decades?</p>

Welcome to the Daily News Dose Podcast by Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.

<p>Welcome to the Daily News Dose Podcast by Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.</p>

Daily News Dose

Welcome to the Daily News Dose Podcast by Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.04:09 PM

A midnight strike and a missing president: What’s happening in Venezuela?

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