{"id":11118,"date":"2026-01-04T05:10:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T05:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elpregonerodechile.com\/?p=11118"},"modified":"2026-01-04T05:10:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T05:10:25","slug":"u-s-military-strike-in-venezuela-results-in-at-least-40-casualties-reports-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elpregonerodechile.com\/?p=11118","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Military Strike in Venezuela Results in At Least 40 Casualties, Reports Say"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Original article: Ataque de EE. UU. en Venezuela dej\u00f3 al menos 40 personas muertas<\/a><\/p>\n\n

U.S. Military Strike in Venezuela Results in At Least 40 Casualties and Destroys Civilian Homes, Reports Indicate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Cover Photo: Published in The New York Times<\/a><\/p>\n

A senior Venezuelan official, speaking on condition of anonymity, reported that the U.S. military attack on Venezuela early Saturday resulted in the deaths of at least 40 individuals, including both military personnel and civilians.<\/p>\n

These preliminary reports, cited by The New York Times<\/a><\/strong>, contrast with statements from President Donald Trump, who claimed there were no U.S. casualties but acknowledged some injuries among his troops. General Dan Caine detailed that U.S. helicopters, on a mission to extract President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro, were engaged, with one helicopter sustaining damage but managing to return safely.<\/p>\n

One of the civilian targets affected was an apartment complex in Catia La Mar, a coastal area located west of Maiquet\u00eda Airport, according to coverage from The New York Times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The airstrike toppled an exterior wall of the three-story building, causing the death of 80-year-old Rosa Gonz\u00e1lez, as confirmed by her relatives, and severely injuring another individual. Hours later, Wilman Gonz\u00e1lez, the victim\u2019s nephew, showed reporters the devastation in his home, displaying facial injuries sustained during the incident and gathering in shock his few salvaged belongings.<\/p>\n

The scene in Catia La Mar was one of destruction and trauma. Residents like 70-year-old Jorge recounted having lost everything, while others expressed disbelief and anger as they searched through the rubble. The New York Times<\/strong> documented the outrage of some survivors, including Javier, who attributed the assault to greed for Venezuela\u2019s oil resources. The chaotic rescue of Rosa Gonz\u00e1lez, who was rushed on a motorcycle to a hospital where she was pronounced dead, highlights the direct impact on the civilian population.<\/p>\n

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Venezuelan authorities have commenced an investigation at the site, collecting shells and testimonies. The attack not only left families homeless but also destroyed symbols of national pride, such as a portrait of Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar riddled with shrapnel among the debris of an apartment. Uncertainty looms over the immediate future of the survivors and the overall toll of casualties, both civilian and military, as the Venezuelan and U.S. governments present conflicting accounts regarding the consequences of the operation.<\/p>\n

See report from Milenio \/ U.S. Operation in Venezuela Leaves 40 Victims Following Capture of Nicol\u00e1s Maduro<\/strong><\/p>\n

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