The legality of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces in Venezuela remains a subject of intense debate.

In a news conference after the first operation, in which U.S. troops captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, Trump referenced the Monroe Doctrine, a policy adopted in 1823 under then-President James Monroe claiming that the continents of North and South America fell under the protection of the United States.

Lago’s "Tea Room," Donald Trump said that Venezuela “stole our oil,” and that “We couldn’t let them get away with it.”

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will control Venezuela for an unspecified period and is “ready to stage a second and much larger attack” if needed.

While some California Democratic lawmakers condemned Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s capture by American forces, local Venezuelans in Southern California celebrated.

Republican lawmakers are emphatically backing President Donald Trump's administration after the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured its leader, Nicolás Maduro.

U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein presided over Maduro’s arraignment and is expected to handle the tricky trial of the ousted dictator.