Thousands rallied in Caracas demanding the return of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores after their capture. Protesters accused the United States of colonial aggression and vowed defiance as flags and banners filled the streets. The rallies coincided with mass military funerals for soldiers killed during the US operation. A seven day national mourning period began as businesses closed and civilians grieved. Authorities confirmed civilians were among those killed, with dozens of Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel dead, intensifying national outrage and unrest.#Venezuela #CaracasProtests #Maduro #CiliaFlores #USOperation #NationalMourning #BreakingNews #LatinAmerica #GlobalNews