United States Senator Mike Lee has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will soon face criminal charges in the United States following what he described as an arrest carried out by U.S. personnel.
The senator made the assertion after revealing that he had spoken with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who allegedly confirmed that Maduro had been taken into custody and would be prosecuted in the United States.
Lee’s statement came shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that Maduro and his wife had been captured in an operation involving U.S. forces. Trump made the announcement on Saturday, triggering intense global reactions.
According to Senator Lee, the operation involved what he described as “kinetic action,” which he said was necessary to ensure the safety of U.S. personnel tasked with executing the arrest warrant.
He explained that the force deployed during the operation was intended to protect and defend those involved, particularly against what he described as an actual or imminent threat to their lives.
Lee further argued that the action likely falls within the inherent powers of the U.S. president under Article II of the U.S. Constitution, which permits the use of authority to safeguard American personnel during sensitive operations.
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Although full details of the alleged arrest have not been officially released, the senator’s comments suggest that U.S. authorities consider the move legally justified under domestic constitutional provisions.
The reported development marks a dramatic escalation in the already strained relationship between the United States and Venezuela, following years of sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and criminal indictments against Maduro by U.S. authorities.
As of the time of filing this report, the Venezuelan government has not officially confirmed or denied the claims, nor has it issued a statement addressing the alleged arrest.
Meanwhile, the international community continues to watch closely, with analysts anticipating further clarification from U.S. officials that could determine the legal, diplomatic, and geopolitical implications of the unfolding situation.
