Nicolás Maduro Arrested by US Forces
Following Venezuela's disputed July 2024 presidential election — in which opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia claimed victory with voting tallies showing a landslide, while Maduro declared himself the winner — international pressure mounted dramatically. The U.S. increased sanctions and offered rewards for information leading to Maduro's arrest. In early 2025, amid deepening economic collapse and military defections, Maduro's hold on power weakened severely, leading to his eventual removal from power in what amounted to a negotiated or forced exit.
- Year: 2025 CE
- Category: Political
