U.S. military plans escalate as gunfire breaks out in Venezuela’s capital

Fear and uncertainty have engulfed Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, with gunfire reported in Caracas. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions by threatening further military actions across Latin America, including potential strikes in Colombia and Mexico and the takeover of Cuba and Greenland, drawing international criticism. The U.S. administration's aggressive stance has sparked political debate in Washington, with Senate and House leaders divided over the approach. Meanwhile, Venezuelan forces mistakenly engaged their own drones over Caracas, highlighting the ongoing chaos in the country.