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'Large part' of Maduro's security team killed during U.S. raid, Venezuela's defense minister says

  • Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino condemned the U.S. operation that led to Maduro's capture, declaring it a "cowardly kidnapping" and indicating heavy casualties among Maduro's security team.
  • Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to several charges on January 5, asserting he remains Venezuela's president, according to his lawyer Barry Pollack.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Maduro's personal security team was entirely Cuban, highlighting the implications for Cuban influence in Venezuela's governance.
  • Reports indicate that armed groups loyal to Maduro are conducting searches for anti-Maduro sentiments, creating a climate of fear and uncertainty in Venezuela.
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idcommunism.com broke the news in on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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