US special forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas and brought him to the US on drug charges. After the operation, President Donald Trump declared the US "in charge" of Venezuela and threatened a second strike if the government’s remaining members do not cooperate. Trump praised the risky mission and warned about restoring order and “total access” to Venezuela’s oil. Europe reacted with mixed feelings. They welcomed Maduro's removal but stressed respect for international law. European leaders supported democratic change but found Trump’s dismissal of opposition leader María Corina Machado awkward, as they back her leadership. The UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would "establish the facts" before commenting and refuses to condemn the US raid, though some British MPs labeled it a breach of law and criticized the government. Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez was named acting president and offered to cooperate with the US. She later called the attack an "atrocity" and labeled Trump’s government "extremists." Trump responded by threatening severe consequences if she did not comply. Maduro remains detained in New York, awaiting court on drug charges, which he denies. Maduro’s allies described the operation as a kidnapping. Venezuelan officials, including Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino, say the US raid killed soldiers, civilians, and many in Maduro’s security team. Cuba reported 32 of its citizens died during the attack. Latin American countries like Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay condemned the US action as a dangerous threat to regional peace. The European Union called for restraint and respect for Venezuelan democracy. Trump hinted at focusing on drug control and reopening Venezuela’s oil sector under US supervision, delaying immediate elections. Supporters of Maduro gathered in Caracas demanding the release of their leader and his wife. The US operation marks its most controversial intervention in Latin America since Panama 37 years ago, stirring deep tensions.