Here’s a breaking news overview of what’s happening in Venezuela this morning — including the latest confirmed developments and global reactions.
MAJOR MILITARY ACTION JN VENEZUELA
1. U.S. Military Strikes Across Venezuela
Early this morning, the United States launched large-scale military strikes inside Venezuelan territory against key military installations in Caracas and other regions. Explosions and low-flying aircraft were widely reported, with residents in Caracas hearing blasts and seeing smoke in the skies.
2. Claim of Capture of President Maduro
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by U.S. forces and flown out of Venezuela. Further details — including Maduro’s reported location and custody status — are expected in a later U.S. press briefing.
3. Venezuelan Government Response
Venezuela’s government has strongly condemned the strikes as “military aggression” and declared a state of emergency. Officials report attacks in multiple areas including Caracas, La Guaira, Aragua, and Miranda. President Maduro’s government is calling for national mobilization against what it calls foreign intervention.
REGIONAL AND GLOBAL REACTIONS
4. International Outcry and Diplomatic Tension
Countries and international bodies are reacting to the unprecedented use of force. Russia and others have condemned what they describe as a breach of sovereignty. Colombia’s president has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting over the strikes.
PANIC AND CIVIL IMPACT
Residents across Caracas and other regions have reported power outages, explosions, and chaos early this morning. Videos on social media show widespread panic as people reacted to the blasts and aircraft overhead.
This sudden military escalation comes after months of rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela — including:
A campaign of U.S. strikes on vessels alleged to be linked to drug trafficking.
Sanctions and seizures of Venezuelan oil assets by Washington.
Long-standing U.S. indictments against President Maduro for alleged narcotics and corruption crimes.
The conflict has now moved from economic and diplomatic pressure into direct military action, with profound implications for regional stability in Latin America.
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