The world is in shock following the announcement of a large-scale military operation by the United States on Venezuelan soil. Washington claims to have captured President Nicolas Maduro, while Caracas denounces an imperialist aggression.

1. The military operation: What we know

In the night from Friday to Saturday, around 2:00 am, massive explosions shook Caracas and several strategic areas (ports, airports, military centers such as Fuerte Tiuna).

1. The strikes: The Venezuelan Minister of Defense accuses American helicopters of firing missiles at residential areas.
2. The capture: Donald Trump personally confirmed that Nicolas Maduro was "captured and exfiltrated" from the country.
3. End of operations: Washington announced the end of the military intervention, specifying that no further action was planned now that Maduro is "under the custody of the United States".

2. State of alert in Venezuela

The Venezuelan government, although decapitated, is attempting to organize resistance:

1. Proof of life: Vice President Delcy Rodríguez demands that the United States prove that Nicolas Maduro is still alive.
2. Total mobilization: Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez ordered the massive deployment of all forces (air, land, sea) and ballistic systems to defend the territory.
3. Appeal to the UN: Caracas has officially requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to denounce a violation of international law.

3. International reactions: A divided world

Position	Countries / Entities	Key reactions
Support for the operation	UNITED STATES	Christopher Landau (State Department) hails a "new era" and the end of "tyranny".
Firm sentence	Russia, Iran, Colombia	They denounce a "condemnable" armed aggression, a violation of sovereignty and a return to coups d'état.
Mediation	Spain	He calls for de-escalation and offers his services for a negotiated solution.
Military alert	Colombia	Gustavo Petro deployed the army to the border to prevent any regional destabilization.

4. Political reactions in France

The French political class is reacting strongly to this unprecedented event:

1. France Unbowed (LFI): Jean-Luc Mélenchon denounces a "heinous kidnapping" and a violation of sovereignty motivated by oil. Manuel Bompard speaks of a return to the era of coups d'état.
2. Socialist Party (PS): Olivier Faure condemns the act in the name of international law, stating that "force cannot replace law".
3. The Greens: Marine Tondelier condemns a "blatant and illegal" aggression against a sovereign state.

Next step: Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a press conference today at 5:00 PM (Paris time) to provide details of the operation and the future of Nicolas Maduro.