Domestic Fury Erupts as Maduro Captured in US-Led Strike
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani led a wave of criticism this weekend after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a surprise military operation. The couple is reportedly held at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, NY, sparking protests and legal debates.
‘Act of War’ or ‘Regime Change’? 🔥
Mayor Mamdani slammed the operation on social media, calling it a violation of international law. ‘This isn’t just about Venezuela—it impacts tens of thousands of Venezuelan New Yorkers,’ he wrote. Demonstrators flooded Manhattan streets with signs like ‘Hands Off Venezuela!’ as tensions flared nationwide.
Protests Rock New York Base 🚨
Video footage shows crowds outside the Newburgh airbase chanting anti-war slogans, while legal experts question the operation’s legality. With Maduro’s fate uncertain, the Biden administration faces mounting pressure to justify its actions amid accusations of overreach.
