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WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela early Saturday morning, reportedly capturing President Nicolas Maduro and flying him out of the country.
Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, speaking on a state-run television station, said the whereabouts of Maduro and his wife are unknown, asking for proof they are alive.
The U.S. military action against the South American nation has drawn widespread international condemnation, with multiple countries calling for a coordinated global response.
Earlier, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration early Saturday banned U.S. aircraft from flying at any altitude within Venezuelan airspace amid reports of explosions in Caracas, citing safety concerns linked to “ongoing military activity.”
The restriction was announced through four Notices to Air Missions issued around 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time (0600 GMT). The advisories cover four flight information regions associated with Venezuela: San Juan, Piarco, Maiquetia, and Curacao.
Low-flying aircraft were spotted, and clouds of smoke were seen following loud explosions early Saturday in Caracas. ■
