The United States has initiated unprecedented legal and military actions against Venezuelan leadership, with Attorney General Pamela Bondi formally announcing criminal indictments against President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. The charges, filed in the Southern District of New York, include serious allegations of Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, and weapons-related violations involving machine guns and destructive devices.
The judicial developments coincided with military operations against Venezuelan territory. President Donald Trump confirmed the execution of ‘large-scale strikes’ targeting strategic locations in Venezuela, resulting in significant explosions across the capital city of Caracas. Initial assessments indicate several critical installations sustained damage, including La Carlota military airfield and the primary Fuerte Tiuna military base, with widespread power outages affecting surrounding communities.
In her official statement delivered via social media platform X, Bondi commended President Trump for ‘demonstrating courage in demanding accountability on behalf of the American people’ and extended gratitude to U.S. military forces for what she characterized as a ‘highly successful mission.’
The Venezuelan government has responded to these developments by declaring a nationwide state of emergency as the situation continues to evolve rapidly. These actions represent a significant escalation in the ongoing political confrontation between the United States and Venezuela, which has endured years of diplomatic tension and economic sanctions.