Morning coverage in France remained centered on the forensic investigation into the Crans-Montana fire, as editors highlighted the criminal past of the bar’s French manager and the opening of a negligent homicide inquiry. However, a total editorial shift occurred mid-morning following the American military intervention in Venezuela. By midday, reports confirmed that U.S. forces, led by Delta Force, had captured and exfiltrated President Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Caracas. Media attention transitioned from the initial missile strikes to the logistical details of the “Absolute Resolve” operation, including the mobilization of 150 aircraft. In the evening, headlines were dominated by Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would manage Venezuela’s transition and its oil resources. Editorial priorities reflected a sharp political divide in France: President Emmanuel Macron hailed the fall of the “Maduro dictatorship,” while left-wing figures and outlets like L’Humanité condemned the action as an illegal kidnapping.
