Trump says U.S. is "in charge" of Venezuela, Maduro jailed in New York after U.S. military operation

Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.

Watch full video: Trump hosts news conference after US captures Maduro

Trump gave more details about the overnight operation in Venezuela and announced the United States will "run" the country for the time being.

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York after capture by US forces

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by the United States. President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. government would run the country at least temporarily.
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Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured in 'large scale' US strike

President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.
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Trump’s Venezuela Move Could Deliver a Big Win for This MAGA Billionaire

Hedge-funder Paul Singer, whose firm acquired Citgo at a bargain price, has much to gain from Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

Trump says the U.S. government may reimburse oil companies for rebuilding Venezuela's infrastructure

Big oil firms will either "get reimbursed by us or through revenue," Trump told NBC News in an exclusive interview.

Venezuela still owes US energy companies billions as Trump calls for new investment

Trump wants U.S. oil companies to invest billions in Venezuela's broken infrastructure, but massive unpaid debts to American firms complicate plans.

Maduro arraigned in Manhattan after US military capture

USA TODAY’s Kathryn Palmer reports from Manhattan after Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty following U.S. military capture.
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