Under the Shadow Understanding the US Invasion of Venezuela
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Jan 5, 2026 Ricardo Vaz, a Caracas-based journalist and political analyst with Venezuela Analysis, provides gripping firsthand insights into the January 3rd U.S. invasion of Venezuela. He recounts the chaos in Caracas as explosions rocked the city and discusses Trump's sensational claim of capturing President Maduro. Vaz explores the Venezuelan government's emergency response, the pivotal role of Delcy Rodríguez, and the implications of U.S. military action in Latin America. He also critiques the legality of drug trafficking accusations against Maduro, highlighting the shocking regional repercussions.
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Waking To Bombs Over Caracas
- Ricardo Vaz recounts waking at 2 a.m., hearing huge booms and power loss during the attack on Caracas.
- He describes seeing social media photos of burns at Fuerte Tiuna and helicopters bombing near military targets.
Swift Power Shift To Prevent Chaos
- Vaz explains the government quickly moved to restore order by invoking the constitution and backing Delcy Rodríguez.
- The armed forces publicly backed Rodríguez to prevent internal chaos and restore state functions like electricity.
Delcy Rodríguez's Economic Clout
- Delcy Rodríguez rose from foreign minister to vice president and oversaw oil and economic policy under Maduro.
- Her existing ties with international investors and domestic private sector position her to manage post-invasion economic concessions.