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Forty-Seven Venezuelan Soldiers Killed in US Operation

Published January 17, 2026, 06:05
Forty-Seven Venezuelan Soldiers Killed in US Operation

At least 47 Venezuelan soldiers were killed when the US military operation led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro on January 3rd, according to Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez. The total death toll is 83, including 32 Cuban members of Maduro's security detail. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has declared a seven-day national mourning period.