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Maduro's Capture in Caracas

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas has caused a stir in the international community. The EU is calling for restraint, while the US confirms the arrest and states it has no plans for further military action in the region.


Maduro's Capture in Caracas

The capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in Caracas has shaken the geopolitical landscape and prompted an urgent call for caution from the international community to prevent an escalation of violence in the region. According to Noticias Argentinas agency, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, formally called for 'moderation' after establishing direct contact with US authorities to analyze the implications of the Venezuelan leader's arrest. In an official statement released on social media, the European official specified the scope of her diplomatic efforts amid the rapid developments in South America. 'The military actions we saw tonight were to protect and defend those carrying out the arrest order,' Senator Mike Lee said via platform X, also stating that with the captured leader, 'no new military actions' are expected in the Caribbean country. US President Donald Trump announced that the United States has captured Nicolás Maduro. 'I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our ambassador in Caracas.'