Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, has said she is unaware of the whereabouts of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that they were captured and flown to the United States.
Rodríguez called on the U.S. to provide “proof of life” to verify that Maduro and his wife are alive.
Trump had posted on his Truth Social account on Saturday that the couple had been captured in a U.S.-led operation, adding that details would be provided at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago.
The vice president described the announcement as unverified, urging caution before accepting the U.S. claim.
Earlier, U.S. Senator Mike Lee said that Maduro would face criminal charges in the United States if the capture were confirmed.
Rodríguez emphasized the need for concrete evidence, highlighting that the Venezuelan government has not received official confirmation of the operation.
The announcement comes amid longstanding tensions between Washington and Caracas, with Maduro facing U.S. indictments since 2020 for alleged drug trafficking and corruption.
Trump’s claim has not been independently verified by either U.S. government agencies or Venezuelan authorities.
Venezuela has repeatedly rejected past U.S. accusations, describing them as politically motivated and part of ongoing efforts to destabilize the government.
The situation remains fluid as the international community awaits credible verification of Maduro’s status.
