U.S. strikes Venezuela; captures President Maduro – NBC New York

What to Know

• A number of explosions rang out and low-flying plane swept via Caracas, the capital, as Maduro’s authorities instantly accused the US of attacking civilian and navy installations within the very early hours of Saturday.
• President Donald Trump mentioned in a social media submit that Maduro “has been, alongside along with his spouse, captured and flown out of the Nation.”
• Lawyer Normal Pam Bondi later mentioned that the couple has been indicted within the Southern District of New York with narcoterrorism and different costs.
• It was not instantly clear who was working the nation, and Maduro’s whereabouts weren’t instantly identified.
• The assault has drawn condemnation from leaders in Russia, the UK and Mexico amongst others. Authorized specialists have additionally solid doubt on the strikes’ legitimacy.
• President Trump set a information convention for 11 a.m. ET.