On January 6, 2026, Venezuela’s interim government, led by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, mobilized the National Bolivarian Armed Forces in response to a recent US military operation that resulted in the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. Defense Minister Gen. Vladimir Padrino López announced a high alert status for military and law enforcement units amid a declared state of commotion, emphasizing Venezuela’s commitment to national sovereignty against perceived US aggression. This escalation reflects Caracas’s intent to deter further incursions and could potentially involve Russian-supplied military equipment, complicating regional security dynamics. The situation underscores broader implications for global energy security and the strategic balance in the Americas, particularly concerning alliances opposed to Western interventionism.