Donald Trump wasted no time signaling a dramatic shift in Venezuela’s power dynamics, immediately releasing a photo of the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, in handcuffs following his arrest. The move, unveiled during a press conference, underscores a swift and decisive operation that has upended the political landscape of the South American nation.
Maduro’s Capture and Transfer to New York
Since then, Nicolás Maduro has been seen under escort disembarking from a plane at an airport in the northern United States. He was subsequently transported by helicopter.
Nicolás Maduro upon his arrival in the United States.ABC Affiliate WABC / REUTERSOne of the helicopters reportedly used to transport Nicolás Maduro to New York.Jeenah Moon / REUTERSNicolás Maduro inside Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) facilities in New York.@RapidResponse47 / REUTERS
A video circulating on X, posted by the account “RapidResponse47,” shows Maduro within the offices of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
