The United States has issued a warning urging its citizens to leave Venezuela immediately as reports emerge of armed paramilitaries targeting US citizens. The State Department has raised concerns about armed members of pro-regime militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of Americans or supporters of the country. This alert comes one week after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, escalating tensions in the South American nation.
The situation in Venezuela has been volatile, with political unrest and violence gripping the country. The presence of armed paramilitaries targeting US citizens raises concerns about the safety and security of Americans in Venezuela. The State Department’s advisory underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for immediate action to ensure the well-being of US citizens.
In a separate development, Russia’s ambassador to Caracas, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, has warned that the US oil embargo against Venezuela is endangering millions of lives and violating international law. The embargo, part of Washington’s efforts to increase pressure on the Maduro regime, has raised humanitarian concerns and exacerbated the economic crisis in Venezuela.
Meanwhile, protests have erupted in several Iranian cities, with footage showing demonstrators on the streets and fires burning in Mashhad. The unrest in Iran has escalated as protesters continue to voice their grievances against the government. The ongoing protests have led to a crackdown by Iranian authorities, with hundreds of deaths reported amid the demonstrations.
In the midst of these developments, US President Donald Trump has declared himself the “acting President of Venezuela” in a post on Truth Social, a move that has sparked controversy and raised questions about the US government’s stance on the situation in Venezuela. Trump’s declaration comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region, with the US and other countries closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.
As the situation in Venezuela and Iran continues to unfold, the international community is closely watching developments in both countries. The safety and security of citizens, as well as the humanitarian situation, remain top priorities as tensions escalate in these regions.
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References:
1. The Guardian: US urges its citizens to flee Venezuela amid reports of paramilitaries [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/10/us-citizens-venezuela-paramilitaries]
2. The Sydney Morning Herald: Unrest in several Iranian cities after a night of protests [https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/unrest-in-several-iranian-cities-after-a-night-of-protests-20260112-p5ntbn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world]
3. Eastern Herald: US Oil Embargo Endangers Millions in Venezuela, Russian Ambassador Warns [https://easternherald.com/2026/01/10/us-oil-embargo-venezuela-millions-risk-russia/]
4. France 24: ICE holds ‘largest operation ever’ in Minneapolis as protests continue [https://www.france24.com/en/ice-holds-largest-operation-ever-in-minneapolis-as-protests-continue]
5. Mirror: Trump declares himself ‘acting president of Venezuela’ in Truth Social post [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-trump-declares-himself-acting-36537048]
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