ABC announced plans to take Maduro to a military base in the United States.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro may be taken to the US military base at Guantanamo Bay. This was reported on January 3 by ABC TV channel, citing sources.

"Maduro is expected to arrive at the US military base in Guantanamo Bay," the publication says.

According to sources, the FBI will then fly him by plane to New York.

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Washington's actions have been condemned in many countries around the world, and an unprecedented operation could result in a military confrontation in the region.

Earlier in the day, Trump said that the United States had successfully launched a large-scale strike against Venezuela. According to him, Maduro and his wife were captured and taken out of the country.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto said that the country's authorities insist on Maduro's return to office and guarantees of his physical integrity.

The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern and condemnation after the US military operation in Venezuela. Russia also called for preventing further escalation of tensions between the two countries.

Later, the American leader announced that there was extensive evidence of Maduro's alleged crimes.

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