U.S. Announces Drug and Terrorism Charges Against Venezuelan President Maduro

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The United States on Saturday unveiled drug trafficking and terrorism-related charges against Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro following what President Donald Trump described as a large-scale military operation against the South American nation.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi, in a post on X, stated that Maduro and his wife—who were reportedly removed from Venezuela by U.S. forces—“will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.”

Bondi added that the charges, already filed in New York federal court, include “Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy” and “Cocaine Importation Conspiracy.”

President Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account, confirmed that U.S. forces had captured Maduro and flown him out of Venezuela.

“The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country,” Trump wrote.

He further stated that the operation was conducted in collaboration with U.S. law enforcement agencies.

“This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement,” Trump added, noting that more details would be shared during a news conference scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (1600 GMT) at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.

The announcement comes as Trump concludes a two-week Christmas and New Year break at the Florida resort.

As of now, additional specifics regarding the charges and the precise circumstances of the military operation remain undisclosed.