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Massive U.S. strikes on Venezuela : Caracas rocked by powerful explosions
Caracas, Venezuela – At least seven explosions echoed through the Venezuelan capital early Saturday morning, around 2 a.m. local time. Witnesses reported repeated low-altitude aircraft overflights and a major fire at the Fuerte Tiuna military complex, the country’s main armed forces base.
U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News that the United States military conducted targeted airstrikes in Venezuela overnight. The blasts were also reported in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira.
Maduro denounces an “extremely serious imperialist military aggression”
In an official statement, the Venezuelan government led by President Nicolás Maduro strongly condemned the U.S. intervention, accusing it of targeting the country’s strategic resources.
“The objective of this attack is none other than to seize Venezuela’s oil and minerals by forcibly breaking the Nation’s political independence,” the statement reads. “They will not succeed. After more than two centuries of independence, the people and their legitimate government remain steadfast in defending sovereignty.”
Caracas described the operation as an attempt to impose a “regime change” by force, in alliance with the “fascist oligarchy.”
Context : Intensified U.S. military pressure over drug trafficking
The strikes are part of an ongoing U.S. campaign against alleged drug-trafficking networks linked to the Maduro regime, including recent operations against vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
Just Thursday, Nicolás Maduro had declared himself open to negotiations with Washington. In an interview aired on state television, he stated that Venezuela was “ready” to discuss a drug-trafficking agreement and to welcome U.S. oil investments “whenever they want, wherever they want, and however they want.”
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Sharp questions over the legality of the operation
In the United States, Republican Senator Mike Lee (Utah) quickly reacted on X, stating: “I look forward to learning what, if anything, might constitutionally justify this action in the absence of a declaration of war or explicit congressional authorization for the use of military force.”
The Federal Aviation Administration had banned all U.S. flights in Venezuelan airspace as of 1 a.m. EST Saturday.
U.S. domestic political analysis
The operation reignites debate over presidential war powers. The immediate criticism from a conservative Republican senator highlights potential fractures within the congressional majority. Without prior congressional approval, the intervention could face constitutional challenges, echoing historical controversies over unilateral military actions.
For the Trump administration, this display of strength reinforces the tough stance promised during the campaign against a regime accused of complicity with drug cartels.
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Geopolitical analysis
This escalation marks a major rupture in the Western Hemisphere, occurring just as Maduro appeared willing to engage in dialogue. Latin American reactions are likely to be divided, with strong condemnations expected from progressive governments and cautious restraint from moderate nations.
Russia, China, and Iran—Caracas’ main backers—are expected to denounce an “imperialist aggression” and may increase their support for Venezuela. Any disruption to Venezuelan oil production could drive global crude prices higher.
The Diplomat Media is following this crisis hour by hour. Further details are expected from the White House and the State Department.
To be continued…
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