Author: NPR

The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Opposition leader María Corina Machado has been one of his biggest critics.

President Trump said the U.S. would “run” Venezuela, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. But many questions remain about what’s next.

On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR’s Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.

The military removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on US drug charges comes after Trump has freed other figures connected to narcotics trafficking.

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Top Republicans in Congress praised President Trump for the operation in Venezuela amid calls for briefings in the days to come.

The U.S. military action in Venezuela has drawn condemnation from many regional governments and global powers alike, raising fresh questions about legality, sovereignty and the risk of escalation.

The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies” against Maduro, his wife and other defendants.

Speaking on Fox and Friends Saturday morning, President Trump said some US injuries suffered during the operation to remove Venezuelan President Maduro, but no fatalities.