US seizes Venezuelan President's plane, flies it to Florida

Published September 2nd, 2024 - 03:55 GMT
Venezuelan president's plane seized by the US
The President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez waves as he gets off the presidential plane upon arrival at the Mariscal Sucre Airport, in Quito. AFP
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Maduro, known for his anti-liberal stance, maintains strong ties with China and Russia, which has further strained relations with the US, leading to this latest escalation.

ALBAWABA- In a significant move, the United States has seized the Venezuelan president's plane and flown it to Florida, according to reports from CNN. 

The incident marks a serious escalation in tensions between the two nations, reflecting the ongoing geopolitical disputes. 

The recent seizure of the Venezuelan president's plane by the US comes just weeks after President Nicolás Maduro was re-elected for a new term, a result that Washington has refused to recognize. 

The US claims that the opposition candidate won the election, declaring Maduro’s presidency illegitimate. 

Maduro, known for his anti-liberal stance, maintains strong ties with China and Russia, which has further strained relations with the US, leading to this latest escalation.

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