Under Trump's administration, the U.S. has claimed that its military campaign against Venezuela targets drug terrorism and challenges the legitimacy of its government. However, it has become clear that the true objective is to seize its oil and, crucially, strategic minerals such as rare earths. Trump asserts that he will be "very involved" in the oil industry and the "political transition in Venezuela."

In a public statement issued by Alba Movimientos – Chapter Chile, social organizations such as MODATIMA and the Central Autonomous Workers' Union, along with political groups like PSOL Chile, the Popular Party, and the Libertarian Left, are organizing a protest outside the United States Embassy this Saturday, January 3, at 6:00 PM, under the slogan "The attack on Venezuela is an attack against Latin America."

President Lula vigorously condemned the bombings and capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, labeling them an assault on sovereignty and a dangerous precedent. He warned that these actions violate international law and lead to chaos, evoking historical interferences. He called for a strong UN response and offered dialogue and cooperation.

On January 3, 2026, the U.S. attacked Venezuela, capturing President Maduro and his wife. The Bolivarian government remains in control, but the situation is uncertain. An article published in Globetrotter highlights that this incident is part of a protracted war that began in 2001, characterized by economic pressure, sanctions, and attempts at destabilization, warning of severe consequences for the region.

In a critical moment for regional geopolitics, various voices rose simultaneously. Political organizations and international bodies, including those from Chile, issued strong condemnations of the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. Additionally, the Solidarity Party (PSOL), the Popular Party, and the Communist Party have spoken out regarding these events. Noteworthy international responses include statements from the Network in Defense of Humanity (REDH), the Answer Coalition, and the Communist Party of Venezuela.

Petro Announces Border Deployment and Calls for UN Security Council Meeting, While Scheinbaum Demands Respect for International Law

Following reports of U.S. missile strikes in Caracas, La Guaira, Miranda, and Aragua, which resulted in civilian and military casualties as confirmed by the Vice President and Defense Minister, there are warnings of escalating regional tensions and a humanitarian catastrophe previously cautioned by Lula.

In a dramatic military action, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes across Venezuela, reportedly resulting in the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife amid geopolitical tensions.

We celebrate two dawns that shattered historical fatalism: the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959 and the uprising of the Zapatista Army in 1994. Despite the decades that separate them, both share a profound truth that Peruvian José Carlos Mariátegui warned us about long ago: the liberation of our peoples cannot be a carbon copy but rather a heroic creation.

Despite the material shortages imposed from abroad, the Island has managed to preserve social achievements that remain unattainable dreams for many nations under the neoliberal model. Universal health care, public education, and scientific sovereignty are not merely statistical successes; they are the foundational pillars of a dignity that is priceless and refuses to yield to imperial pressures.