Nicolás Maduro has arrived on U.S. soil at Stewart International Airport in New York after being captured during Operation Absolute Resolve early Saturday morning in Caracas, Venezuela.
Fox News can confirm the plane that arrived in New York is owned by and registered under the Department of Justice. Persons with FBI and DEA jackets waited on the tarmac.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily restricted airspace over parts of the Caribbean and Venezuela early Saturday in coordination with the Department of War to protect the flying public.
“Early this morning in support of the Department of War, the FAA restricted the airspace in the Caribbean and Venezuela to ensure the SAFETY of the flying public,” Duffy wrote on X. He said the limits will be lifted “when appropriate” and advised travelers to contact their airlines if flights were affected.
The FAA restrictions followed U.S. military action announced overnight and came as officials emphasized safety and coordination across federal agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration.
Duffy closed his post by praising the commander-in-chief and the armed forces, writing, “God bless President Trump and the United States military.”
Argentina is moving quickly to tighten its stance following the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with officials making clear the country will not serve as a refuge for anyone tied to his regime.
Argentina’s Ministry of National Security said new migration measures are being implemented to block entry for Venezuelan officials, military members, business figures and others linked to Maduro. The ministry said the goal is to prevent collaborators from using Argentina as a safe haven in the aftermath of Maduro’s capture.
President Javier Milei went further, celebrating what he called the fall of a “narcoterrorist dictatorship” and framing the moment as a clear moral divide between democracy and authoritarianism. Milei said Argentina is prepared to help support a peaceful transition to a free and democratic Venezuela.
Officials emphasized Argentina’s position is rooted in defending freedom, democracy and regional security, adding that there will be no tolerance for those associated with Maduro’s rule.
The announcements mark one of the strongest responses so far from a regional government following developments in Venezuela.
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