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Maduro and Flores Injured During US Operation in Caracas – 100 Dead and a Dark Shadow Over Venezuela-US Relations

Published January 8, 2026, 07:16
Maduro and Flores Injured During US Operation in Caracas – 100 Dead and a Dark Shadow Over Venezuela-US Relations

Venezuela's ousted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were injured during the US military operation in Caracas on January 3rd that led to their capture. The Venezuelan Minister of Interior, Diosdado Cabello, stated that Cilia Flores was injured in the head and body, while Nicolás Maduro was injured in the leg, but both are recovering. The interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, emphasized that this operation has tarnished the country's relations with the US. At the same time, it was reported that Venezuela will continue trade with the US, including oil sales, while Donald Trump stated that the US will “deliver” 30-50 million barrels of oil to Venezuela. According to announcements, 100 people lost their lives during the operation.