politics
January 3, 2026
‘Everything is silent’: Caracas on edge in aftermath of US blitz
Some suspected the attacks on Venezuela were coming, but the shock was still real and no one knows what will happen next
TL;DR
- Missile attacks targeted army bases, airfields, and key infrastructure across Venezuela's capital and surrounding regions.
- President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were reportedly captured during the raid and flown to a naval warship.
- US officials accused Maduro and Flores of "international narco traffickers" and stated they would face justice.
- Maduro's allies condemned the "invasion" and called for citizens to take up arms against foreign aggressors.
- The future of Venezuela remains uncertain, with fears of further instability and a deepening of dictatorship.
- Pro-regime paramilitary gangs known as 'colectivos' appeared on the streets following the attack.
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