In a significant escalation of tensions in Latin America, the United States recently conducted a special forces raid in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The operation has sent shockwaves across the region, prompting sharp reactions from various countries and raising concerns about the potential consequences of such intervention.
Venezuelan officials have accused the United States of destabilizing the continent through direct military action, warning that the repercussions of this intervention extend far beyond the borders of Venezuela. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza stated that the US attack on Venezuela has disrupted peace in Latin America, highlighting the long-standing aspiration for regional stability that has now been jeopardized.
Following the raid, US President Donald Trump issued veiled warnings to the governments of Mexico, Colombia, and Cuba, further fueling tensions in the region. The capture of Maduro and the reported deaths of 32 Cuban officers in the operation have added a new layer of complexity to the situation, with Cuba confirming the casualties in a dramatic turn of events.
The US military action in Venezuela has also raised concerns among Chinese companies operating in Latin America, as Washington moves to reassert dominance in the western hemisphere. Analysts suggest that Chinese investors are preparing for greater uncertainty in the region, particularly as the US aims to curb China’s footprint in strategic resources, infrastructure, and trade across Latin America.
Amidst these developments, exiled Venezuelan activist Jorge Galicia expressed concerns about the future of Venezuela and the relevance of Nobel Laureate Machado in shaping the country’s destiny. The halt in oil exports, which form the backbone of Venezuela’s economy, has further exacerbated the situation, leading to economic challenges and uncertainties for the country.
The US military action in Venezuela has not only disrupted peace in Latin America but has also sparked regional tensions and global concerns about the implications of such intervention. As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is closely monitoring the developments and assessing the broader impact of these events on the region.
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References:
– Eastern Herald: [US Attack on Venezuela Disrupted Peace in Latin America, Venezuelan FM Says](https://easternherald.com/2026/01/04/us-attack-venezuela-disrupted-peace-latin-america/)
– IFP News: [US issues warnings to three Latin American states](https://ifpnews.com/us-issues-warnings-to-three-latin-american-states/)
– Internewscast Journal: [US Military Action in Venezuela: 32 Cuban Officers Reported Dead in Dramatic Escalation](https://internewscast.com/local-news/us-military-action-in-venezuela-32-cuban-officers-reported-dead-in-dramatic-escalation/)
– South China Morning Post: [After Trump’s Venezuela takeover, China’s investors prep for Latin American era of anxiety](https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3338730/after-trumps-venezuela-takeover-chinas-investors-prep-latin-american-era-anxiety?utm_source=rss_feed)
– Internewscast Journal: [U.S. Operation in Venezuela Results in Capture of Nicolás Maduro, 32 Cuban Officers Reported Dead](https://internewscast.com/news/us/u-s-operation-in-venezuela-results-in-capture-of-nicolas-maduro-32-cuban-officers-reported-dead/)
– NDTV: [Exiled Activist On Venezuela’s Future And Relevance Of Nobel Laureate Machado](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/maduros-agents-still-active-exiled-venezuelan-activist-jorge-galicia-on-us-power-grab-10332794)
– NDTV: [Hard Oil vs Light Oil: What Makes Venezuela’s Crude Hard And Gulf Oil Easy](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/hard-oil-vs-light-oil-what-makes-venezuelas-crude-hard-and-gulf-oil-easy-10324590)
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