Overview
- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called the bombing of Venezuelan territory and the claimed capture of Nicolas Maduro an unacceptable affront, warning of a dangerous precedent.
- Brazil’s foreign and defense ministries said an emergency cabinet meeting was convened to assess the fast-moving situation.
- Venezuela temporarily shut the Pacaraima–Santa Elena de Uairen crossing for several hours, restricting Venezuelans from entering Brazil before the border was later reopened, according to Brazilian officials.
- Brasilia deployed additional military personnel to the border, reported no abnormal activity, and noted there were no official signs of a surge in arrivals during the brief closure.
- President Donald Trump asserted that U.S. forces deposed and captured Maduro, a claim not independently verified as diplomatic and humanitarian risks draw heightened concern.