US Military Actions in Venezuela: A New Turn of Events
In a surprising move, the United States executed a military operation in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, early Saturday. This initiative, reportedly in the works for months, aimed to arrest Venezuela’s socialist leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, according to US media sources.
President Donald Trump, speaking from his Florida estate, described the operation as a “brilliant operation.” He shared on his Truth Social platform that, “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.”
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Venezuelan officials, including Executive Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, quickly condemned the US actions, labeling them as aggressive. The sudden shift in power dynamics leaves the international community and Venezuelans in anticipation of what this means for the country’s future.
Voices from the Religious Community
Both domestic and international evangelical leaders responded with measured caution. Pastor José G. Piñero, executive director of the Evangelical Council of Venezuela, emphasized the importance of prayer and peace in a statement. “We extend our prayer and solidarity to all brothers and fellow citizens who are going through moments of uncertainty or fear,” the statement read.
Pastor Carlos Vielma, recounting the chaos from Caracas, told Diario Cristiano Internacional (Christian Daily International): “We were startled awake in the middle of our sleep early this morning by loud explosions. We have no electricity or Wi-Fi.”
Venezuelan leader in exile, Aristóteles López, described the capture of Maduro as a divine act, asserting this will impact other regimes like Cuba and Nicaragua. López urged continuous prayer for Venezuela’s spiritual reconstruction.
In Caracas, José Rivero of the H2D Foundation stressed the need for heavenly wisdom, calling for prayers amid the complexity of the situation.
Support from Across the Border
Meanwhile, from Colombia, the Evangelical Confederation of Colombia (CEDECOL) issued a call for prayer, seeking divine intervention for peace and justice in Venezuela. Their statement emphasized the belief in a sovereign God who guides nations.
CEDECOL urged prayers for the protection and guidance of Venezuela’s people and its church during these uncertain times.
This article was originally published on Diario Cristiano International.
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