🚨 This past Saturday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez took to state TV to declare Nicolás Maduro “the only legitimate president” of Venezuela amid a dramatic US military operation that seized Maduro and his wife in the early hours.
🎙️ Speaking alongside top ministers, Rodríguez vowed that Venezuela “will never become a colony or a slave of any empire,” and demanded the immediate release of Maduro and his wife by the United States. She urged citizens to stay calm, unite against challenges, and defend national sovereignty. ✊
🌎 The US operation, launched in the early hours of Jan. 3, 2026, shocked the international community. Dozens of countries and regions condemned the use of force against a sovereign state and its president.
📊 According to US media reports, at least 40 people—civilians and soldiers—were killed during the raid. The UN Security Council has called an emergency meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, to discuss the US action against Venezuela.
🤝 As tensions rise, Venezuelans and global observers alike are watching closely to see how this crisis unfolds—and whether it will reshape power dynamics across Latin America.
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Venezuelan vice president: Maduro is 'the only president' of Venezuela
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