Caracas, Jan 14, 2026 (AFP) - Venezuela's furious street forces ready to 'fight' after US raid

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2026-01-14

When explosions boomed in the night and US warplanes roared in the sky over Caracas, Jorge Suarez and his companions rushed fearfully for their guns. For these members of the "colectivos" -- armed loyalists of the leftist leadership -- the US raid that ousted Nicolas Maduro as their president was the most dramatic challenge yet. "We're not used to it -- it was like a bestseller, like something out of a movie," said Suarez, in black sunglasses and......

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