Overview
- U.S. forces struck military sites in Caracas, La Guaira and Aragua, and the administration says Nicolás Maduro and his wife are in U.S. custody awaiting legal proceedings.
- Spanish media report dozens of fatalities in Venezuela, with figures around 40 deaths cited after the strikes and ensuing operations.
- Pedro Sánchez escalated Spain’s response by issuing a formal condemnation and reiterating that his government will not recognize changes imposed by force.
- Podemos filed a non‑binding motion urging rejection of the attack, demanding the immediate release and safe return of Maduro and his wife, calling for a break in relations with Washington and launching steps to leave NATO.
- Hundreds demonstrated outside the U.S. embassy in Madrid as Podemos leader Ione Belarra urged isolating President Trump, while the PP exposed internal rifts with Feijóo stressing prudence and opposition backing as figures like Ayuso praised the U.S. action.