Venezuela: The American Attack on the Capital Resulted in 100 Deaths

SadaNews - Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that the American attack on the capital Caracas, during which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was kidnapped, resulted in the death of 100 people and a similar number of injuries.

Cabello stated that "the attack on our country was horrific," explaining that the toll so far has reached 100 dead, with counting operations ongoing.

He added that the president's wife, Cilia Flores, was injured in the head and sustained a body blow, while President Maduro was injured in the leg, affirming that their health conditions are stable and they are recovering from their injuries.

On Wednesday, Venezuelan forces showed video clips of the funerals of the fallen soldiers, depicting extensive scenes of mourning and coffins covered with Venezuelan flags, along with official speeches praising the "bravery, heroism, and loyalty" of the soldiers who fell during the attack.

Despite the absence of a final official toll, Agence France-Presse confirmed the death of at least one civilian, in addition to a member of the armed militias, 23 Venezuelan soldiers, and 32 Cuban soldiers.

In a related context, acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, who took the oath of office, stated that relations with the United States have entered a "unprecedented phase in the history of the two countries," while emphasizing that trade exchange with Washington is still ongoing, especially in the oil sector.

The Venezuelan state oil company had announced negotiations to sell crude oil to the United States, while American President Donald Trump confirmed that the interim authorities in Venezuela would supply Washington with between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil, equivalent to one to two months of production.

Trump explained, via the "Truth Social" platform, that Venezuela would use the proceeds from the deal to purchase American products, including agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and materials to support the electricity network and energy infrastructure.

For her part, Rodriguez confirmed that Venezuela is "extending its hand to all countries of the world" to enhance economic and trade cooperation in the energy sector, despite the sanctions previously imposed by Washington on Venezuelan oil, which the United States today seeks to lift "selectively" to re-market Venezuelan oil in traditional markets.