“We are reasserting American power.” That’s what US President Donald Trump said Saturday, hours after the US military launched a strike and raid on Venezuela that resulted in the capture of strongman Nicolás Maduro. The Venezuelan leader and his wife were moved to the USS Iwo Jima en route to New York, where Maduro has been indicted on multiple charges, including narcoterrorism. The US operation comes after months of pressure on the Venezuelan regime to halt drug trafficking and move the country toward democracy. “We are going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition,” Trump said. So, what’s next for Maduro, Venezuelans, and US efforts in the region?
Experts react: The US just captured Maduro. What’s next for Venezuela and the region? (Atlantic Council)
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