The Latest Breaking News from Caracas

Trump hails 'brilliant' Delta Force capture of Maduro after Venezuela strikes. Caracas burns as Russia condemns aggression. Oil, drugs, migration at stake.

In a surprise attack overnight on Saturday, the United States launched strikes against Venezuelan capital Caracas and other cities. US President Donald Trump stated that Nicolas Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country". Follow for live updates.

Tonight in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, residents reported a series of loud explosions and sightings of low-flying aircraft around 2 a.m. local time, triggering power outages and smoke rising over key military installations such as La Carlota Air Base and the Fuerte Tiuna military complex.

Videos showed explosions in Venezuela's capital Caracas and the coastal city of Higuerote in the early hours of Saturday.

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At least seven explosions heard in early hours of Saturday morning

Capital plunged into darkness after series of blasts hit Caracas overnight with witnesses reporting low-flying aircraft

US president lauds ‘brilliant operation’ on social media as attorney general says couple will face criminal charges

US President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has been captured after US conducted a "large scale strike" on the South American country.