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UFC star Julianna Peña criticises 'liberal snowflakes' over Maduro capture
Summary
Julianna Peña, a former UFC champion nicknamed the 'Venezuelan Vixen', praised the US after it announced the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and described critics as 'liberal snowflakes'.
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US officials announced that US forces captured Venezuela's deposed president Nicolás Maduro and his wife following an operation in Caracas. The announcement has prompted public debate and demonstrations both for and against the action. Former two-time UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Peña, nicknamed the 'Venezuelan Vixen', posted on Instagram praising the action and calling opponents 'liberal snowflakes'. Peña said her family suffered under Maduro and expressed support for opposition leader María Corina Machado.
Key points:
- US officials announced they had taken Nicolás Maduro and his wife after a military action in Caracas.
- Julianna Peña publicly praised the US action, called critics 'liberal snowflakes', and said many Venezuelans would be happy.
- Peña said members of her family experienced serious harm while living under Maduro and voiced support for María Corina Machado.
- President Trump announced an agreement to receive 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, said proceeds would be controlled by him, and named the Energy Secretary to carry out the plan.
Summary:
Political reactions to the US announcement are divided, with demonstrations and public endorsements from figures such as Peña and Machado. Officials have announced an oil transfer plan and assigned ministers to carry it out; the country’s political leadership situation and next steps are undetermined at this time.
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