Colombia’s Petro Seeks Urgent OAS and UN Sessions Over Alleged U.S. Bombings of Caracas

Overview

• Gustavo Petro wrote on X that Caracas was under bombardment and declared, "they attacked Venezuela."
• The Colombian president called for immediate meetings of the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
• He attributed the reported strikes to the U.S. armed forces and said missiles were being used.
• RIA Novosti published his statements on January 3, 2026.
• The coverage provides no independent confirmation of any attacks or official responses from the United States, Venezuela, the OAS, or the UN.