Drugs, oil, illegal immigration: Why Donald Trump ordered Venezuela strikes; what we know so far

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In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, the US launched airstrikes across Venezuela, leading to explosions in Caracas and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. President Trump announced their detention, stating they will face narco-terrorism charges in New York. This aggressive military action, unprecedented in decades, follows months of US pressure and accusations against Maduro's government regarding drug trafficking and regional instability.