This Saturday, the Venezuelan capital became the epicenter of an unprecedented political and military crisis. After an early morning marked by detonations and the overflight of aircraft in Caracas and the states La Guaira, Miranda and Aragua, the uncertainty about the whereabouts of the high dome of the Venezuelan government unleashed a series of protests by followers of the ruling party in the center of the city.
Chavismo sympathizers They gathered near the Miraflores Palace, carrying images by Nicolás Maduro and the late Hugo Chávez. The slogan “We want Maduro” echoes in the streets of the center, while local authorities warn that They will not abandon the protest until they obtain information about the whereabouts of the head of state.
According to agency reports EFEthe situation took a turn when the president of the United States, Donald Trump, reported through his social network Truth Social about the successful execution of a “large-scale attack against Venezuela.” In his message, the US president confirmed the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the first lady, Cilia Flores, detailing that both They were taken out of the country by air in the middle of the military operation.
Faced with these events, the Venezuelan Executive Train reacted vehemently, demanding direct responsibilities from Washington. Chancellor Ván Gil requested the “immediate” return of Maduro and Flores, holding the Trump administration responsible for his physical integrity.
The mayor of Caracas, Carmen Meléndez, dressed in a military uniform, described the attack as “hostile” and denounced that the president has been “kidnapped.” Meanwhile, Nahúm Fernández, jhead of government of the Capital District, announced mobilizations throughout the national territory to demand a “faith of life” from the president and respect for human rights.
“We are in the streets asking a faith of life, that they return our president who has been kidnapped,” said Admiral Carmen Meléndez.
The international community is closely observing this development, which represents the most serious escalation in relations between both countries, after the use of missiles against targets in the northern part of the South American country during the first hours of this January 3.
The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, indicated that they do not know the whereabouts of Maduro and Flores, while the attorney general, Tarek William Saab, denounced their “kidnapping.”
With information from EFE
