In a dramatic turn of events, the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of the country has caused widespread chaos in the Caribbean region. The operation, which took place over the weekend, not only led to the disruption of airline flights but also resulted in a significant loss of life and ongoing power outages in Venezuela.
According to FlightRadar24.com, no airline flights were crossing over Venezuela on the day of the operation, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean region. Major airlines issued warnings to passengers, indicating that disruptions could persist for days following the Federal Aviation Administration’s imposition of restrictions.
Cuba has confirmed the deaths of 32 Cuban officers in the American military operation that ousted Venezuela’s leader. Additionally, the death toll from the US raid has reportedly risen to 80, including both soldiers and civilians, as reported by the New York Times. The situation has escalated tensions in the region, with Cuba acknowledging the loss of its officers and the significant human cost of the operation.
In response to the chaos, Venezuela’s acting president has invited the US government to collaborate on a cooperation agenda. This move comes after Maduro and his wife were kidnapped from Caracas in the raid to face narco-terrorism charges in the United States. The uncertainty gripping the country has been further exacerbated by ongoing power outages, adding to the turmoil caused by the US operation.
Furthermore, the US military has been monitoring a tanker off the coast of Ireland as part of a clampdown on Venezuelan oil shipments. Several vessels carrying Venezuelan oil have attempted to evade a naval blockade, with some turning off transmission signals to avoid detection. The monitoring of these ships underscores the broader implications of the US operation on the region’s oil trade and maritime activities.
The disruption caused by the US operation in Venezuela has had far-reaching consequences, impacting not only travel but also regional stability and economic activities. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the affected countries will navigate the aftermath of the operation and address the challenges arising from the disruption.
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References:
1. South China Morning Post: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3338655/caribbean-holidaymakers-stranded-after-us-operation-seize-maduro-halts-flights?utm_source=rss_feed
2. ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/cuba-32-cuban-officers-killed-us-operation-venezuela-128899713
3. RT News: https://www.rt.com/news/630586-80-people-killed-venezuela/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
4. The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/05/us-planes-monitor-tanker-ireland-clampdown-venezuelan-oil
5. France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260105-important-power-outages-continue-in-venezuela
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