Trump announced the kidnapping of Maduro: what is known about the US operation in Venezuela.

According to ТСН: Explosions were heard in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, at night. After that, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the country's leader Nicolas Maduro had been detained and taken out of the country along with his wife.

CNN notes that manifestations of unchecked power could not be more obvious than the kidnapping of a president from his capital at night.

According to the publication, Trump's post on Truth Social indicates that the American leader is ready to act decisively and perhaps recklessly in pursuit of his foreign policy goals, despite possible consequences and international law.

"The operation to remove the Venezuelan president and his wife from their heavily guarded location in Caracas for what is likely a meeting with the American judicial system is occurring under a foreseeable, albeit extreme, scheme for someone the U.S. calls a fugitive, for whom a reward of $50 million has been announced," the article states.

However, CNN emphasizes that Maduro is the head of a state whose country suffers from the consequences of American political ambitions. Therefore, any action directed against him will always be perceived as a political operation.

The Trump administration seeks to eliminate the left-oriented but autocratic and brutal regime of Venezuela to combat drug trafficking, acquire resources, or achieve regional unification.

The article highlights that during Trump's second term, the emphasis was on removing Maduro as an authoritative leader of drug trafficking in the region.

"But they faced a paradox by offering Maduro to simply step down: he could not be both an authoritative leader and a person who could step away from his role at a moment's notice," the article states.

Evidence that Maduro stood at the head of the network turned out to be less significant than the White House had anticipated. While Venezuela allowed drug trafficking from its airspace, major cocaine producers like Colombia are located nearby.

"But the cartels of Mexico and Colombia were bigger players; however, it seemed they received less attention from American military forces. Washington's deep ambitions concern increasing control over the region according to the principle of an updated Monroe Doctrine," CNN notes.

Moreover, Venezuela is interesting for American hydrocarbon markets, but most importantly, it represents a chance for the return of millions of Venezuelans seeking refuge in the U.S.

"It is unclear what will happen next: will a successor emerge ready to face a similar situation? This raises the question of whether this will provoke anti-American sentiments or become a celebration for those wishing to put an end to the unjust dictatorship," the article concludes.

Maduro's exit could be a victory for Trump, but the chaos or ruins that follow could have catastrophic consequences. The question of "what next" is more important than a stunning demonstration of U.S. power over Caracas.

Trump personally announced the removal of leader Maduro of Venezuela from the country. He emphasized that the U.S. successfully dealt a significant blow to the country, calling the operation "great."

Republican Senator from Utah Mike Lee noted that Maduro was detained for trial in the U.S. It is expected that the nighttime combat actions were aimed at protecting those executing the arrest warrant.

At the same time, Venezuela demands urgent evidence that Maduro and his wife are alive. The country's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez called for providing "proof of life."

This situation jeopardizes further stability in the region, where political struggle continues, and uncertainty could lead to even greater social and economic difficulties. The international community's reaction to the events in Venezuela could determine the next steps in addressing the anticipated consequences that both locals and international players will face.