Venezuela Mourns the Dozens Who Died in U.S. Operation

New York Times - WorldEN 7 min read 100% complete by Emma BubolaJanuary 9, 2026 at 04:15 AM

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In early January 2026, a U.S. raid in Venezuela to capture President Nicolás Maduro resulted in numerous Venezuelan deaths. The nighttime operation, which involved bombings and airlifts, caused widespread destruction, including civilian homes in Catia La Mar. While U.S. officials celebrated the successful capture of Maduro and his wife, Venezuelans mourned the loss of life and faced deep uncertainty. The Venezuelan government has not released an official list of casualties, but families are grieving and burying their dead, including civilians and members of Maduro's security detail. The raid marks an escalation of U.S. dominance in Latin America under President Trump.

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Catia La Mar 40% Cilia 50% Pete Hegseth 50% César Augusto García Palma ×260% Rosa Elena González ×360% Wilfredo González ×460% Donald Trump 70% United States ×280% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×390% Venezuela ×595%

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u.s. raid 90% venezuela 80% deaths 70% nicolás maduro 70% military operation 60% international relations 50% latin america 40%

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