Following intense US airstrikes on Venezuela’s Caracas late Friday, the government fired back Saturday with a defiant declaration. Caracas accused Trump’s regime of a ruthless bombardment intended to capture strategic oil and mineral wealth and crush political freedom.
Around 2 AM, jets pierced the sky, unleashing seven deafening blasts that terrified the capital. Residents, gripped by fear, evacuated homes as viral, unchecked social clips showed smoke billowing from impacts.
Maduro activated national emergency measures, deploying all defense mechanisms—including rights suspensions and military ramp-up. ‘Rise with Bolivar and Miranda’s fervor against invasion—flood the streets,’ the message implored.
The US action was condemned as a gross infringement on UN rules. ‘They won’t prevail; centuries of independence fortify our sovereign right to shape our destiny,’ it stressed.
Outages darkened military bases and areas, telecom services faltered briefly. Investigations into damages and fatalities proceed without public updates.