U.S. incursion into Venezuela detains President Maduro and his wife

U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife; they are in federal custody in Brooklyn awaiting trial on narcoterrorism charges, and Venezuela’s leadership is reported as uncertain.

U.S. forces have detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, according to U.S. officials. The operation took place early on Saturday, and U.S. authorities say the couple are now in federal custody in the United States. Venezuelan officials have offered differing responses about who is leading the country. Legal proceedings in U.S. courts were announced as the next step for the detained couple. Key developments: - U.S. officials reported that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were taken into U.S. custody during an operation on Saturday. - The detained couple are being held in a federal facility in Brooklyn and are reported to be awaiting trial on narcoterrorism charges. - Statements from U.S. leaders indicated an intention to direct policy related to Venezuela after the operation. - Venezuela’s vice president publicly condemned the operation and asserted that Maduro remains the country’s rightful leader. Summary: The immediate status is that Maduro and his wife are in U.S. federal custody and are awaiting trial. Who will govern Venezuela moving forward is undetermined at this time, and officials on both sides have made competing statements about authority and next steps.