Russia denounced the strike as “an act of armed aggression against Venezuela,” while Colombian President Gustavo Petro posted, “Alert the world: Venezuela has been attacked!” Argentine President Javier Milei, a Trump ally, publicly praised the move.
Broader Military Context and Oil Implications
The operation comes amid a major U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, including an aircraft carrier, advanced warships, and roughly 15,000 U.S. troops. The U.S. has also conducted dozens of strikes against alleged drug-smuggling vessels and seized multiple Venezuela-linked oil tankers.
Trump later said the United States would be “strongly involved in Venezuela’s oil industry moving forward,” a statement likely to heighten geopolitical tensions across Latin America.
While Trump’s announcement that Madura Captured operations succeeded in Venezuela marks a potentially historic moment, many details remain disputed or unconfirmed outside U.S. government statements. The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with global implications for diplomacy, energy markets, and international law.
Additional Resources
‘US Forces, Helicopter Took Fire in Operation to Capture Maduro: Trump – Business Insider
