US Strikes Venezuela After Trump’s Threats Against Maduro

Tensions between Washington and Caracas erupted into military conflict after the United States launched airstrikes on strategic sites in Venezuela, following a series of warnings by former President Donald Trump against President Nicolás Maduro’s government. The strikes, confirmed by Pentagon officials, targeted military installations believed to be housing advanced weaponry and key command centers loyal to Maduro.

The escalation came days after Trump issued a sharply worded statement accusing Maduro of undermining democratic institutions and threatening regional stability. “The United States will not allow a dictatorship to endanger its neighbors or oppress its people,” Trump said during a televised address. His comments drew immediate international attention, with world leaders urging restraint on both sides.

Venezuelan state media condemned the attacks as an “imperialist act of aggression,” claiming civilian casualties and vowing “a strong and immediate response.” Maduro, appearing on national television, called for unity and declared that Venezuela “will defend its sovereignty by any means necessary.”

Analysts fear that the confrontation could destabilize Latin America, already grappling with migration pressures and economic insecurity. The United Nations has called for an emergency session to discuss the crisis and potential peacekeeping responses.