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Venezuela Reports 100 Dead in U.S. Raid as Washington Moves to Control Oil Sales

Venezuelan officials now cite about 100 dead, a grim tally that coincides with Washington’s move to control the country’s oil sales.

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Members of the military place the coffin of Venezuelan soldier Cesar Garcia, killed in a U.S. raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, into a hearse after his wake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
Members of the military carry the coffin of Venezuelan soldier Cesar Garcia, killed in a U.S. raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, after his wake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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Overview

  • Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said roughly 100 people were killed and a similar number wounded, exceeding earlier tallies of 23–24 Venezuelan security personnel and Cuba’s report of 32 dead.
  • The Venezuelan military held mass funerals in Caracas, and Attorney General Tarek William Saab opened investigations into the killings, describing the operation as a war crime.
  • The White House signaled it will manage Venezuelan crude exports indefinitely, as U.S. authorities seized Venezuela‑linked tankers, including the Russian‑flagged Marinera and the Panama‑flagged Sophia.
  • President Trump told the New York Times the U.S. role in Venezuela could last well beyond a year, while interim leader Delcy Rodríguez declared a week of mourning for the fallen.
  • Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty in New York after their capture; a U.S. official said seven American service members were injured, and AFP debunked a viral photo falsely showing Maduro in handcuffs.