Saturday’s official statement from Venezuela’s government lashed out at US airstrikes that targeted Caracas overnight Friday. Under Donald Trump’s leadership, America faces accusations of orchestrating a blatant attack to plunder oil and minerals while eroding national autonomy.
The late-night assault unfolded around 2 AM with aircraft buzz and seven massive explosions, instilling panic citywide. Locals poured into streets as unverified videos captured rising smoke from strike sites.
President Maduro declared a state of emergency, enforcing defense strategies that expand armed forces’ roles and pause certain rights. The rallying cry echoed: ‘Venezuelans, embodying Bolivar and our liberators, defend liberty—join the streets!’
Branding the strikes a UN Charter violation, the statement proclaimed, ‘Their ambitions crumble. Over 200 years on, we safeguard self-determination.’
Electricity failed in parts of Caracas, hitting military facilities, with brief communication interruptions. Officials withhold loss or death tolls pending full evaluation.