'At Least 40 People' -- Including Civilians -- Killed in US Strike on Venezuela, New York Times Reports [View all]

Source: MEDIAite

Jan 3rd, 2026, 7:21 pm


The New York Times reported “at least 40 people were killed” in U.S. military strikes on Venezuela as part of President Donald Trump’s operation to capture dictator Nicolás Maduro.

Journalist Mariana Martinez reported “military personnel and civilians” were killed in the early morning attack on Saturday, based on a “senior Venezuelan official who spoke on condition of anonymity.” The official’s figure was based on “preliminary reports,” she added.

No other major outlets have reported at least 40 people have been killed by about 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Maduro and his wife were arrested and flown to the U.S. in the daring operation. He was charged in federal court in New York with narco-terrorism conspiracy, weapons charges, and cocaine-importation conspiracy. Maduro and three other defendants trafficked “thousands of tons of cocaine to the United States,” according to the indictment.

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