This weekend, the United States launched a bold military operation inside Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The move has ignited a firestorm of criticism at home. 🔥
Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani slammed the strike as "an act of war," calling the mission a violation of federal and international law. In a social media post, he warned that "unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation… directly impacts New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of Venezuelans who call this city home." 💬
Video footage and multiple US reports show a US military aircraft touching down at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York State, around 5 p.m. on Saturday, carrying the detained couple. Dismayed residents and activists gathered outside the base in protest, waving banners and chanting "No War on Venezuela!" 🇻🇪
In Manhattan, the energy was electric as crowds marched through the streets, demanding an end to what they see as a dangerous pursuit of regime change. For many, the strike isn’t just a headline—it’s a personal issue that hits close to home. 🌍
With debates raging across social platforms and city halls, one thing is clear: this operation has shifted from an international incident to a heated domestic controversy. As the week begins, all eyes are on Washington for how political leaders will respond. 🤔
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Domestic criticism mounts against US military operation in Venezuela
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