The US government has ramped up its

The initial explosions struck before sunrise. Not long after, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social claiming that Venezuela’s president had been captured.

Caracas trembled as military installations were hit, fires burned through bases, and residents watched the early sky light up with explosions.

The United States described the action as a strike against “narco terrorists.” Venezuela denounced it as a blatant attempt to seize power and control oil resources.

What started as offshore “anti-narcotics” operations quickly escalated into the most severe confrontation between the U.S. and Latin America in years.

By targeting military facilities in Caracas and nearby regions, Washington crossed a line Venezuela had long warned would provoke a major response.

Trump’s celebratory online statements, promising more details from Mar-a-Lago, fueled fears that the attacks marked the beginning of a broader and unpredictable conflict.

Venezuela declared a national emergency as Cuba and Colombia condemned the strikes, warning of regional instability. With threats escalating on both sides, diplomacy feels distant while civilians anxiously await what comes next.