The US has kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, taking him to America. This as supporters of Maduro took to the streets in Caracas to condemn the kidnapping. US President Donald Trump said the United States would run Venezuela until a time when Venezuelans can have a "safe and proper" transition, adding that Washington would be involved in deciding who will take charge in Venezuela to make top decisions.
According to Trump, major American oil companies would enter Venezuela to extract its oil reserves. This episode of the Spotlight looks into the latest developments in Venezuela, how and why this illegal kidnapping took place, its repercussions, and the potentially perilous precedent it sets for the future..