Venezuela Crisis: US Navy Strikes Kill 17, Maduro Arms Civilians in Response

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Caribbean region, Venezuela finds itself at the center of an unprecedented crisis following US Navy strikes that resulted in 17 confirmed casualties. The military action, which targeted strategic infrastructure along Venezuela’s northern coast, has prompted President Nicolás Maduro to announce an immediate civilian armament program, marking a dangerous new phase in the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis that has gripped the nation for over a decade.