US Delta Force, acting on Donald Trump's orders, captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a special operation.
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On the night of 2-3 January, acting on the orders of Donald Trump, the US Delta Force carried out an operation in Venezuela, capturing Nicolás Maduro and his wife
U.S. military operation captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Jan. 3
Video shows U.S. military helicopters including CH-47 Chinook and V-22 Osprey operating over Caracas with explosions
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