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US House Democratic leader says Trump administration has not justified Venezuela operation

US House Democratic leader says Trump administration has not justified Venezuela operation

Administration has shown no evidence of 'imminent threat' to Americans’ health, safety, well-being, or national security to justify its actions, says Hakeem Jeffries

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US removes Caribbean airspace restrictions following Venezuela attack
04.01.2026

US removes Caribbean airspace restrictions following Venezuela attack

Major carriers preparing to restart Caribbean flights by Sunday after Caribbean airspace limits end at midnight ET (0500GMT)

US politicians blast Venezuela strike as unconstitutional, dangerous, reckless
04.01.2026

US politicians blast Venezuela strike as unconstitutional, dangerous, reckless

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries warns ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’ risks American lives, saying: ‘The American people do not support another expensive foreign war’

Spanish premier 'strongly condemns' violation of int'l law in Venezuela
04.01.2026

Spanish premier 'strongly condemns' violation of int'l law in Venezuela

Pedro Sanchez furthers his earlier message in which he refused to recognize US intervention

Elon Musk's Starlink to provide free broadband internet in Venezuela
04.01.2026

Elon Musk's Starlink to provide free broadband internet in Venezuela

Following US military operation in South American country, Musk-owned company says it will provide free broadband services through Feb. 3

Pope urges end to violence, respect for sovereignty after US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
04.01.2026

Pope urges end to violence, respect for sovereignty after US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro

At Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV calls for rule of law, human rights, end to violence in face of escalating crisis