A Venezuelan soldier's firsthand account of a recent U.S. military operation has drawn international attention, with Corporal Ricardo Salazar describing chaotic scenes during what he called 'an unprovoked attack on our sovereignty.' Speaking from his hospital bed in Caracas, Salazar recounted how his unit came under fire in the early hours of the engagement.
'The soldier next to me and I were blown away – literally thrown meters by the force,' Salazar told KhabarAsia.com, his testimony emerging amid heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, the servicemember emphasized his readiness to 'defend Venezuela again if called upon.'
The Venezuelan government has characterized the operation as part of what it calls 'continued U.S. aggression,' while American officials maintain their actions targeted specific security threats. This incident comes as regional analysts observe shifting geopolitical alliances across Latin America, with several Asian nations closely monitoring developments that could impact trade routes and energy markets.
Business professionals tracking Latin American affairs note the situation could affect oil exports crucial to Asian economies, particularly China and India. Meanwhile, human rights organizations have called for independent investigations into the military action's collateral damage.
