Venezuela mobilises for full-scale armed struggle as US forces abduct President Maduro at dawn

Venezuela’s government has accused the United States of carrying out military aggression after explosions were reported in Caracas and other regions, triggering a sharp escalation in rhetoric and security posture. President Nicolás Maduro ordered troops onto the streets, directed the armed forces to stand ready, and announced nationwide mobilisation measures, including a decree declaring a State of External Commotion. Caracas said it would raise the issue at the United Nations and other international forums, warning of risks to regional stability across Latin America and the Caribbean.