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The USA attacked Venezuela. For years they’ve accused President Nicolás Maduro of wanting to stop a change of energy in Caracas, of not being legally elected and of being concerned in drug offers. More within the dwell ticker.

Several explosions rock the Venezuelan capital Caracas. According to US President Donald Trump, the USA has attacked targets in Venezuela. What is understood to date – and what’s not.

All occasions surrounding Venezuela within the dwell ticker:

11:40 a.m. – No casualties on the US aspect

According to a media report, there have been no casualties on the US aspect within the assault. This is reported by the New York Times newspaper, citing an individual aware of the matter. The particular person didn’t touch upon whether or not there have been any casualties on the Venezuelan aspect within the assault. It was unclear whether or not this meant lifeless or injured individuals.

11:35 a.m. – Trump praises arrest

In a phone dialog with the New York Times, US President Donald Trump rated the US operation to seize Venezuelan chief Nicolás Maduro as a hit. This was carried out efficiently attributable to “a lot of good planning and a lot of great soldiers and great people,” the every day newspaper experiences, citing a dialog with the president. He described the process as a “brilliant operation”.

11:30 a.m. – “The tyrant has fallen”

Venezuelan chief Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by US forces, will probably be held accountable for his “crimes,” based on US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. “The tyrant has fallen,” Landau wrote on X.

11:25 a.m. – Defense Minister requires “resistance”.

After the US assaults on Venezuela, the South American nation’s protection minister referred to as for resistance. “They attacked us, but they will not break us,” Vladimir Padrino mentioned in a video message. “United, soldiers and the people form an indestructible wall of resistance.” All troops could be used for nationwide protection.

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