Venezuela Seeks 'Proof Of Life' After Maduro's Capture, Demands Urgent UNSC Meeting

Caracas: Venezuela has released the first statement after its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were claimed to be captured by US Army. The South American country's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez condemned the “savage" airstrikes on Caracas and demanded proof of life of Maduro and his wife from the United States.

'Unaware Of Their Whereabouts'

"We demand immediate proof of life of President Nicolas Maduro and the first combatant Cilia Flores,” the Vice President said while speaking to Venezuelan media. She added that the Venezuelan authorities are unaware of their whereabouts.

This comes after US President Donald Trump said that Maduro and Flores, have been captured by US forces and flown out of the country following massive airstrikes on Venezuela.

In a statement on social media platform Truth Social, Trump said, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country."

He added, "This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Trump's post marks a huge escalation after months of mounting pressure from Washington, as the Trump administration intensified efforts to unseat Maduro through sweeping sanctions, diplomatic isolation and repeated warnings of military intervention. The action is being viewed as a regime change operation by Trump in Venezuela.

‘We Demand Respect For International Laws’

Condemning the “brutal” airstrikes conducted by the United States on the Venezuela's capital city Caracas, Rodriguez said, "We demand respect for international law. We condemn this brutal, savage form of aggression against our people, which has claimed the lives of military officials, who have become martyrs of our homeland, and which has claimed the lives of innocent Venezuelan civilians in the different points of the attacks, both in the capital city and in the Aragua states, in the state of Miranda and in the state of La Guaira."

Venezuela Calls For Urgent UNSC Meeting

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has sought an urgent meeting of United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In a message on Telegram, Yvan Gil wrote, "Faced with the criminal aggression committed by the US government against our homeland, we have requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council, which is responsible for upholding international law."

Airstrikes on Caracas

At least seven blasts rocked the capital city of Caracas in the early hours of Saturday. A series of loud explosions were reported across Venezuela's capital Caracas, triggering power outages in several neighbourhoods. Civilians also heard sounds of low-flying aircraft and helicopters.

‘We’ll Fight Back'

Venezuela's Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López has stated that his country will not surrender and will fight back to win against the United States.

World Condemns US Attack

Russia, which is an ally of Venezuela, has condemned US' “armed aggression” against Venezuela, warning against further escalation.

“The pretexts cited to justify these actions are untenable. Ideologically driven hostility has prevailed over practical pragmatism and a willingness to build relations based on trust and predictability,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

It added, “We reaffirm our solidarity with the Venezuelan people and our support for the course pursued by its Bolivarian leadership to defend the country’s national interests and sovereignty."

Iran also “strongly condemned" the American military attack on Venezuela and the flagrant violation of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged an emergency meeting of the National Security Council, ordering the deployment of security forces along the 1,300-mile border.

While Petro rejected the "aggression against Venezuela's sovereignty", his primary concern remains the potential for a massive humanitarian spillover. Colombia has activated emergency response plans to manage an anticipated "mass influx of refugees" fleeing the chaos in Caracas.

The Spanish Foreign Ministry has offered to serve as a negotiator, urging a return to international law and a “peaceful, negotiated solution”. The Spanish Foreign Ministry has urged restraint and de-escalation after the attack in Venezuela. 

Maintaining its refusal to recognise the July 28, 2024, election results, Spain offered to facilitate a peaceful, negotiated settlement and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a democratic resolution for the nation.

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