Venezuela’s government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in the capital,

Jan 3 (Reuters) - Following are reactions to Saturday's U.S. strikes on Venezuela. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. "This morning, the United States committed an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This is deeply concerning and condemnable."

BREAKING: US President Donald Trump posted on social media that the US has “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in overnight attacks. This has not been confirmed by the Venezuelan government at the time if posting.

The United States military’s Southern Command said in December that about 15,000 troops were in the Caribbean region.

The United States has carried out military strikes inside Venezuela, a U.S. official confirmed to Reuters early Saturday. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity and did not provide further operational details.

The United States on Sunday confirmed that it conducted strikes inside Venezuela moments after several explosions were heard in the capital Caracas and other parts of the country.

The United States has launched airstrikes on Venezuela in a major escalation between Presidents Donald Trump and Nicolas Maduro.

Jan 3 (Reuters) - ‌Venezuela ​rejects "military ‌aggression" by the ​United States, ‍the government of ​President ​Nicolas ⁠Maduro said in a statement early Saturday.