Venezuela Declares 7-Day Mourning After US Attack; Defies External Power

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News18•07-01-2026, 10:15
Venezuela Declares 7-Day Mourning After US Attack; Defies External Power
- •Delcy Rodríguez declared 7 days of national mourning for those martyred in a US attack, emphasizing Venezuela's sovereignty.
- •US President Donald Trump previously claimed to be running Venezuela and warned of further action.
- •Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab reported dozens of security officials and civilians died in Caracas operation, calling it a potential war crime.
- •Cuba confirmed 32 citizens killed in the attack and declared two days of mourning; some US soldiers were also injured.
- •Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, arrested by the US on drug trafficking charges, denied accusations and called himself a kidnapped president.
Why It Matters: Venezuela mourns attack victims, asserts sovereignty amidst US intervention and Maduro's arrest.
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