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Seven-Day National Mourning in Venezuela for Victims of US Attack

Published January 7, 2026, 06:01
Seven-Day National Mourning in Venezuela for Victims of US Attack

Venezuela has declared a seven-day national mourning period for the victims of the US military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced the decision, expressing her gratitude to the deceased and emphasizing that they fell as martyrs for democracy. The exact death toll remains unclear, with reports of at least 55 deaths, including 23 Venezuelan and 32 Cuban military personnel. Rodriguez dismissed statements by US President Donald Trump, assuring that Venezuela is governed by its own government and not by foreign powers.