CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a state of emergency in the country following aerial strikes against the capital, Caracas, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.
The Venezuelan government said President Maduro declared the state of emergency to defend Venezuelan territory.
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The government added that the armed forces were deployed, along with popular forces, to protect sovereignty and order.
Meanwhile, United States (US) President Donald Trump said Maduro, along with his wife, had been captured and flown out of the country following the US strike on Venezuela.
“The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.
“This operation was done in conjunction with US Law Enforcement,” he posted on the Truth Social platform, adding that a news conference would be held later.
