BOGOTA (Colombia), Jan 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Tuesday declared a seven-day period of national mourning to honour the “young martyrs” who perished during the United States security operation that led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Speaking at a televised ceremony in Caracas, Rodriguez paid tribute to those who died during Saturday's offensive.
“The images of these fallen youths have pierced my soul,” she stated, asserting that their sacrifices were made in defence of the country’s “supreme values.”
The exact death toll remains a subject of conflicting reports while some local media outlets have cited officials claiming up to 80 fatalities, Attorney General Tarek William Saab referred to “dozens” of victims.
Saab announced the appointment of three specialised prosecutors to investigate the casualties, which include both civilians and military personnel.
He characterised the US raid as a “horrific war crime” and an “unprecedented attack” against Venezuelan sovereignty.
Despite US President Donald Trump's claims that his administration would oversee a transition in the oil-rich nation, Rodriguez insisted that no “external agent” is currently governing Venezuela.
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