{"id":7382,"date":"2026-01-03T17:47:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T17:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=7382"},"modified":"2026-01-03T17:47:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T17:47:26","slug":"photos-aftermath-of-us-air-strikes-in-venezuela-human-rights-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=7382","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Aftermath of US air strikes in Venezuela | Human Rights News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 3 Jan 2026<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>United States President Donald Trump has announced that American forces conducted air strikes against Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in a swift overnight military operation following months of escalating tensions.<\/p>\n<p>Venezuela\u2019s government on Saturday reported US strikes across three states beyond the capital, Caracas, while Colombia\u2019s President Gustavo Petro released a more extensive list of targeted locations.<\/p>\n<p>The military action follows months of conflict with the US, which has accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking \u2013 allegations the president has consistently denied. Since September, the US has conducted at least 20 air strikes in waters near Venezuela.<\/p>\n<p>With Maduro\u2019s exact current location unknown, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez would assume power under Venezuelan law, though no confirmation of this transition has emerged. Rodriguez issued a statement after the attack demanding proof that Maduro and his wife are alive.<\/p>\n<p>The operation lasted under 30 minutes, with at least seven explosions driving people into the streets, while others turned to social media to document the events. Rodriguez confirmed casualties among Venezuelan civilians and military personnel but provided no specific numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published On 3 Jan 20263 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States President Donald Trump has announced that American forces conducted air strikes against Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in a swift overnight military operation following months of escalating tensions. 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