Bangladesh, Jan. 3 -- Tensions in Latin America escalated sharply on January 3 after Russias Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as an act of “armed aggression” by the United States against Venezuela, following reports of explosions in Caracas and other parts of the country. The situation took a dramatic turn when US President Donald Trump publicly confirmed that American forces had conducted strikes and claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country.

The alleged attack, which Venezuelan officials say targeted both civilian and military locations, has triggered widespread international concern, reignited debates over US interventionism in the region, and raised fears o...