More than 80 people have been reported killed following a U.S. military raid in Venezuela linked to efforts to arrest President Nicolás Maduro, according to regional and international media reports.
The latest casualty figures, which include Venezuelan security personnel and allied foreign forces, emerged days after the operation and have intensified global scrutiny of the U.S. action. While U.S. authorities have not formally confirmed the death toll, multiple governments and independent reports indicate fatalities exceeded 80 during the operation.
The raid, which targeted key locations in and around Caracas, has triggered strong diplomatic reactions, with several countries raising concerns over sovereignty and the legality of the operation under international law.
The matter is now under discussion at the United Nations, where calls for an independent investigation have grown.
The development adds to geopolitical uncertainty in Latin America and has raised broader questions about regional stability, international law, and the implications of direct military action against a sitting head of state.
