Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in U.S. operation to capture Maduro

Venezuela's military announced that at least 24 of its security officers were killed in a U.S. operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, raising the official death toll to at least 56; Venezuela's attorney general said prosecutors will investigate the deaths as a possible war crime.

Venezuela's military announced that at least 24 of its security officers were killed in a U.S. operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. The military said the official death count is at least 56. Venezuela's Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, said prosecutors will investigate the deaths and described them as a possible war crime. Cuba's government reported that 32 Cuban military and police officers also died and declared two days of mourning. Key facts: - Venezuela's military announced at least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the U.S. operation that seized President Nicolás Maduro. - The official death toll was reported as at least 56 in total. - Venezuela's Attorney General said prosecutors will investigate the deaths as a possible war crime. - Cuba's government reported 32 Cuban military and police officers died and declared two days of mourning. Summary: The announcement raises the official casualty count and has prompted a formal prosecutorial inquiry in Venezuela. A classified congressional briefing for all senators and a Senate vote on a war powers resolution are scheduled, and international reactions are continuing to develop.