US military conducts airstrikes in Venezuela

Early Saturday, the U.S. military executed airstrikes in Venezuela, confirmed by a U.S. official. Witnesses reported multiple explosions in Caracas and surrounding regions.

The Milwaukee Brewers have expressed uncertainty regarding the status of several players currently in Venezuela following the attack and the reported capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Brewers Director of Baseball Operations, Matt Arnold, mentioned in a statement that the team lacks concrete information at this point.

“We don’t have much insight right now, but we’re attempting to gather more details,” Arnold noted. “I understand the airport is closed, but that’s about it.”

Players from the Brewers in Venezuela include notable names like outfielder Jackson Chorio, infielder Andrew Monasterio, and catcher Jefferson Quero.

The military operation aimed at a drug smuggling ship in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Early in the morning, the military’s actions included a significant assault in Venezuela, leading to the capture of Maduro and his wife, as stated by President Trump.

On his Truth Social account, Trump described the operation as successful, insisting that the Maduros were captured and deported, with collaboration from U.S. law enforcement.

Reports say that at least seven explosions could be heard in Caracas around 2 a.m., accompanied by a low-flying aircraft, which was part of the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.

The Venezuelan government condemned the strikes, labeling them a “serious military invasion” and “imperialist aggression.” They claimed the attack aimed to appropriate Venezuela’s resources, particularly oil and minerals, and undermine the country’s political autonomy. The government affirmed that their people would continue to defend their sovereignty and right to self-determination.