Former US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will take over the running of Venezuela. This dramatic announcement follows a weekend operation that resulted in the capture of the country's president, Nicolas Maduro.
Maduro Faces US Justice
Nicolas Maduro is scheduled to appear in a New York court today. He was flown to the United States after his capture and has been indicted, alongside his wife, on serious charges of 'narco-terrorism'. This development marks a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between Washington and the Caracas regime.
A Historic and Assertive Intervention
Analysts are viewing the removal of Maduro as the most assertive US intervention aimed at regime change since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It comes after months of sustained pressure from the Washington administration, which had refused to recognise Maduro's leadership following the controversial 2024 presidential election.
That election, which saw Maduro claim victory, was met with widespread protests across Venezuela. Opponents and international observers levelled strong accusations of electoral fraud, claiming the process was manipulated to allow him to retain power. His government had also faced persistent allegations of human rights abuses and systemic corruption.
Public Opinion and Previous Polls
The move by the United States is certain to provoke intense global debate. We want to know what you think: Was the US right to take over running the country? Cast your vote in our latest poll.
In our previous survey, Mail readers were asked whether the Government should scale down the rights of children with less severe special educational needs. The response was decisive: out of more than 10,000 votes, 80 per cent said 'yes' while 20 per cent said 'no'.
