Afghanistan, Jan. 4 -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in New York after U.S. forces captured him in an overnight military operation, escalating tensions and triggering sharp international reactions.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were brought to New York City after being captured by U.S. forces during an overnight military operation, according to U.S. officials.
The couple were initially taken to the Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters and later transferred by helicopter to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where they are expected to face prosecution.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would temporarily "run" Venezuela until a political transition is completed. Speaking at a p...