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NYC Mayor: US Attack on Venezuela an 'Act of War'

Published January 4, 2026, 07:01
NYC Mayor: US Attack on Venezuela an 'Act of War'

The Mayor of New York City, Zoran Mamdani, strongly condemned the US military attack on Venezuela, calling it an “act of war” and a violation of international law. He attributed responsibility for the operation to US President Donald Trump. According to reports, US special forces arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following air strikes on military bases and air defense facilities. Mamdani characterized the operation as an attempt at regime change, emphasizing its impact on Venezuelans living in New York City. A senior Venezuelan official told the New York Times that at least 40 people were killed during the attack, including military personnel and civilians. Trump, for his part, stated that there were no US military casualties, but that some were injured. The attack has caused intense political and diplomatic tension, with growing reactions both within and outside the US. The international community is closely monitoring developments and Washington's next moves.