Venezuela live updates: interim president offers to 'collaborate' with US after Trump warns of further strikes

"US Takes Venezuelan President into Custody as International Community Calls for Calm"

The United States has taken a significant step in its efforts to exert influence over Venezuela, seizing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from Caracas. The development has sent shockwaves through the international community, with many countries expressing their concern over the action.

As news of the capture spread, Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez offered to "collaborate" with the US in a surprise move that may signal a shift in relations between the two nations. However, her statement was met with skepticism by Maduro's supporters, who view the US actions as an attempt to overthrow their leader.

US President Donald Trump has warned that the US will not back down from its demands for Venezuela to be "fixed," and has hinted at potential military action against other countries if they do not cooperate. The move has been condemned by many countries, including Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay, which described it as an "extremely dangerous precedent" that endangers regional security.

The European Union also issued a statement calling for restraint by all actors and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people in order to restore democracy. However, not everyone has condemned the US action, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating that Britain is not involved in the attack but refusing to condemn it.

As tensions continue to escalate, hundreds of Chavismo supporters gathered in Caracas on Sunday to demand the release of Maduro and his wife. The situation remains volatile, with the Cuban government reporting 32 citizens killed during the raid.

The US has justified its actions as a law enforcement mission aimed at forcing Maduro to face US criminal charges filed in 2020, including narco-terrorism conspiracy. However, Maduro's supporters have rejected this explanation, viewing it as an attempt to overthrow their leader.

With the situation still unfolding, one thing is clear: the world is watching with bated breath as Venezuela teeters on the brink of chaos. Will the US be able to exert its influence over the country without sparking further instability? Only time will tell.
 
🤯 this is so ridiculous the us thinks it can just waltz in and take over venezuela like that what's next they gonna send troops to occupy mexico or something lol and what's with this whole "collaborate" thing from delcy rodriguez lol she must be joking anyone who agrees to work with the US right now is basically an enemy of the state

and trump thinks he can just threaten other countries into doing his bidding 🙄 that's not how diplomacy works and a military invasion would be totally devastating for venezuela and the whole region i mean come on britain is already walking on eggshells over this one what's next gonna be some us-led coup in cuba or something

anyway i'm still trying to wrap my head around why the US felt like it had to take matters into its own hands 🤔 maybe they really do think Maduro is up to his neck in narco-trafficking scams but honestly who knows at this point
 
U guys gotta chill out about this Venezuelan president thing 🙄. Like, I get it, the US is trying to do what they think is right, but come on, 32 citizens got killed in the raid? That's just not cool 😔. And now we're worried about more countries getting involved and things escalating into a full-on mess? It feels like a big ol' domino effect 🎯.

I'm not gonna sit here and judge Maduro or the US, because at the end of the day, it's all about the people of Venezuela and what they want. We should be supporting democracy and human rights, but we can't just jump in without thinking things through 💭.

Can we just have a calm and rational discussion about this instead of getting all emotional and nationalistic? 🤔 It's like, let's try to understand each other's perspectives before we start throwing around accusations and insults 👊.
 
OMG u gotta be kidding me 🤯!!! US taking Maduro into custody like that?? what r they even thinking? it's not about 'fixing' Venezuela, it's about them trying 2 control the situation & get what they want... Venezuela's got a right 2 decide their own destiny, not some foreign country tellin' them whut 2 do! btw, UK PM Starmer's response is straight up weak 🤔. and btw, Chavismo supporters r still gatherin' in Caracas demanding Maduro's release? yeah no surprise there lol
 
😟 this is getting crazy 🤯 US taking over Venezuela like what's next ? they're gonna take over everyone else too 🚨 i was worried about my exams, but this is way more intense 😩 Maduro and his wife are innocent people who just wanted to stay in power peacefully 👊 i don't think the US should have done that 🤔 they need to calm down and talk to Venezuela like a normal country 💬 instead of taking drastic actions that can lead to war 🔥 the EU is right, we gotta respect the Venezuelan people's will 🙏 and find a peaceful solution to this crisis 🌎 my friends from school are all worried about what might happen next 😕 does anyone know how they're gonna get back home safely? 🤔
 
omg what's goin on in venezuela?! 🤯 i mean i knew things were tense but this is crazy... so the us took maduro and his wife into custody like what did they even do to deserve that? 😱 and now there are all these countries comin forward callin out the us for bein all aggressive and stuff. like british prime minster keir starmer he's just chillin but still not sayin nothin about it... 🤔 meanwhile venezuela is losin its grip on sanity with hundreds of chavismo supporters marchin around in the streets demandin maduro's release. this whole situation is super volatile... will the us be able to get their way without makin things worse? only time will tell, i guess 😒
 
⚠️ "The die has been cast." - Julius Caesar 💥 This situation in Venezuela is a perfect example of how actions can have far-reaching consequences and lead to unpredictable outcomes. The international community's reaction to this development highlights the complexities of global politics, where no one is immune to criticism or repercussions. One thing is certain: time will reveal what actions will be taken next, but for now, it seems like the world is holding its breath in anticipation.
 
omg u guys i'm telling u this is NOT about fixing venezuela its about controlling it 🤯 they wanna get their hands on that oil & gas for sure! and now they're threatening other countries too, like china or russia, if they don't play along. i mean dont believe the "collaboration" talk from delcy rodriguez, she's just trying to save her own skin 🤷‍♀️ and trump is all about that power trip, wants to be the boss of everyone & everything. whats next? a new cold war or something?! 😲
 
🤔 This is like something straight outta a game of Risk... who's gonna blink first?! The EU and most of Latin America are saying calm down, but Trump's all in on this, and his govt's not exactly known for being diplomatic.

I'm curious to see how the rest of the world reacts to this. Is it just Venezuela that matters, or does anyone else think they can take on Maduro like that? And what about the Cuban casualties... like, 32 people dead?! That's a huge loss of life. We should be worried about more than just some politician's ego.

The US claims they're doing this to bring democracy back to Venezuela, but how do they plan on making it stick when their own actions are basically saying "we want you to step down, or else"? It feels like they're playing with fire here...
 
I'm getting a bad vibe from this whole thing 🤔. The US taking Maduro into custody is like trying to fix a broken vase with a sledgehammer - it's gonna cause more damage than good 💥. And what about the human rights, eh? 32 Venezuelans killed during the raid? That's just unacceptable 😢. I think they should've tried talking things out instead of resorting to force. Trump's all about this "fixing" Venezuela business, but he's not thinking about the long-term consequences 🤷‍♂️. The EU is calling for restraint, but it feels like no one's listening. It's like we're all just standing by and waiting to see what happens next... and I don't like that feeling 😬.
 
😕 I don't think this is a good sign for Venezuela or the international community... what's happening in Venezuela right now is just so unpredictable and it's like, one wrong move and things could get really out of hand 💥. On one hand, we can understand why the US wants to bring Maduro to justice for his alleged crimes, but on the other hand, this whole thing feels like a huge power play 🤴♂️.

I worry about what's going to happen next... will this lead to more violence and instability? 🤕 And what about the international community's response? Like, is everyone just going to stand by and watch while Venezuela implodes? It doesn't seem like it 🤔. I'm really hoping for a peaceful resolution here, but with all the conflicting views and actions, it's hard to see that happening soon 😟.

I'm also thinking about what this means for democracy and human rights in general... if the US can just go around taking leaders into custody whenever they want, where does that leave the rule of law? 🤷‍♀️ It's a really dark and uncertain time right now... 🌑
 
🤔 man this is like a movie or somethin' usa just gonna keep pushin' till they get what they want and then what's next? Venezuela's like a puppet on strings already and now maduro's wife is goin down too that's not cool 🙅‍♂️ i dunno about uk's keir starmer though he seems kinda chill with it but the eu's all like calm down guys 🤗 anyway i think usa's gotta back up its talk or somethin' or they'll just look like a bunch of sore losers 😒
 
I'm not sure what's going on in Venezuela right now 🤔... like, one day Maduro's president and his wife are walking around Caracas, next thing you know they're being taken into custody by US agents 😲. I mean, I get that the US wants to deal with some of these corruption charges against Maduro, but is this really the best way? It feels like a power grab at this point 💪.

I've been seeing all these different reactions from countries around the world, and honestly it's hard to know what to think 🤷‍♀️. Some countries are super concerned that this could lead to more instability in the region, while others aren't so sure... and then you have the UK saying they're not involved but still kinda backing the US move 🤝.

I'm not taking sides or anything, I just wish there was a clearer plan in place for what's going to happen next 🗺️. It feels like everyone is just winging it and hoping for the best... which isn't exactly the most reassuring feeling 😬. Can someone please just clarify what's going on over there?!
 
I think the US is totally justified in taking Maduro into custody 🤔. I mean, who doesn't love a good coup d'état, right? 😂 Just kidding, but seriously, if the US has evidence that Maduro is involved in some shady stuff, then why shouldn't they take him down? It's not like he's exactly been transparent about his government's actions.

And let's be real, Maduro's been making some pretty outlandish claims lately. I mean, who needs a presidential election when you can just hand-pick your successor, right? 😒 The US is basically doing Venezuela a favor by taking him away from the situation. It'll be good for their democracy, mark my words! 💪

I'm also loving how Delcy Rodríguez is trying to play both sides against each other 🤝. If she's really that open to collaborating with the US, then maybe they can actually get some stuff done in Venezuela. And if her statement is just a ploy to stall for time, then at least we'll have an interesting drama unfold. Either way, it's all good vibes for me! 👍
 
😒 I mean, what's next? The US just decides to take whoever they want from a foreign country and treat them like their own personal prisoner? It's super concerning that Maduro's wife is now being held captive alongside him - it raises all sorts of questions about human rights and due process. And let's not forget that the EU is saying we need to keep calm, but how can we when this feels like a clear case of overreach? 🤯 The idea that the US will just start dropping bombs or intervening militarily if things don't go their way is super unsettling... we should be worried about what might happen next. 😬
 
omg this is insane!! 🤯 they're literally trying to stage a coup and now everyone's going crazy 🚨, like what even is the criteria for who gets to decide what happens to Venezuela? has the US never heard of international law? 🤔 meanwhile Maduro's supporters are like "no way Jose" 👊 and I'm over here thinking "can we please just have a peaceful resolution to this?" 😩
 
omg what's going on in venezuela?? 🤯 I mean, I get it that the US wants to 'fix' things but seizing the president and his wife is a major bummer for everyone involved 😔 especially chavismo supporters who are all like 'no way dude!' 👊 this situation is super volatile and i'm worried about what might happen next 🤞

i feel bad for delcy rodriguez too, she's trying to cooperate but nobody wants to work with the US right now 💁‍♀️ meanwhile trump is being all dramatic and threatening other countries... it's just so unpredictable 🌪️ and what's up with the EU not doing much about it? shouldn't they be like 'hey hold up guys!' 🙅‍♂️

anyway, i hope everything gets sorted out peacefully without too many more deaths 😕 or conflicts... my heart is literally on edge for venezuela right now 💔
 
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