A Venezuelan soldier who fought against US troops during the raid to capture dictator Nicolás Maduro has shared a frightening story. He says American forces used a strange weapon that made hundreds of his fellow soldiers bleed and throw up blood. The White House press secretary posted his interview on X, showing how US troops defeated hundreds of fighters without losing even one soldier.

The soldier was loyal to Maduro and described what happened during the raid. He talked about a weapon that felt like a powerful sound wave. According to the New York Post, he said, “At one point, they launched something. I don’t know how to describe it. It was like a very intense sound wave. Suddenly I felt like my head was exploding from the inside.”

His description sounds terrible. He said his fellow soldiers started bleeding from their noses right away. Some were throwing up blood. They all fell to the ground and couldn’t move. He said they couldn’t even stand up after being hit by this weapon.

The US military’s technology gave them total control

What makes this story even scarier is how easily US forces won using their advanced technology. The soldier said everything started when their systems stopped working. “We were on guard, but suddenly all our radar systems shut down without any explanation,” he said. Then many drones appeared and flew over their positions.

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Just a few minutes later, only about eight helicopters showed up. They brought around 20 US troops to the area. That’s a very small number of soldiers for such an important mission. The guard admitted the Americans were far ahead in technology. He said the fight felt like a massacre, not a real battle.

He claimed the US soldiers were shooting with amazing accuracy and speed. “It felt like each soldier was firing 300 rounds per minute,” he said. A former US intelligence officer confirmed that the military has had directed energy weapons for many years. These weapons attack targets using focused energy like microwaves or laser beams.

The source said these weapons can cause symptoms like bleeding, being unable to move, pain, and burning. While they couldn’t confirm every symptom the guard mentioned, they said “we’ve had versions for decades.” This might be the first time such a weapon has been used in actual combat by the US. The operation comes as Trump has been pitching Venezuela’s oil wealth to executives, though the actual resources available remain uncertain.

This advanced technology helped the small team win completely. The guard said those twenty soldiers killed hundreds of Venezuelan fighters without losing anyone. Venezuela’s Interior Ministry says about 100 security forces died during the January 3 attack. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared the soldier’s account on X with the caption, “Stop what you are doing and read this.”

Venezuela’s interior minister Diosdado Cabello said at least 100 people were killed and dozens more wounded in the US attack that saw President Nicolas Maduro abuducted on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/qOu1OCPakp

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 8, 2026

The captured guard, who used to support Maduro, now has a clear message. He says, “Don’t tread on Uncle Sam.” He is warning others: “I’m sending a warning to anyone who thinks they can fight the United States. They have no idea what they’re capable of.” After seeing what he saw, he never wants to face that kind of power again. This event has shocked many countries in Latin America, especially after President Trump recently warned that Mexico is now “on the list.” Despite Trump’s claims about Venezuela’s vast untapped oil reserves, experts have questioned whether those riches actually exist.

President Trump has suggested the possibility of US military action inside Mexico to combat drug trafficking. The remarks mark a significant escalation in the administration’s approach to border security and have prompted criticism from international observers and officials in Mexico.

As UNILAD has reported, Trump outlined his reasoning during a recent interview, arguing that drug cartels have effectively taken control of large parts of Mexico. He described the situation as “very sad to watch and see,” while claiming the US has already made major progress shutting down maritime drug routes.

The president framed potential military action as a continuation of existing enforcement efforts rather than a new policy direction. These comments come as the administration has increasingly distanced itself from international institutions and cooperative agreements, part of a broader shift away from multilateral engagement that has already sparked backlash.

The threat follows a broader pattern of aggressive rhetoric

Trump claimed the US has largely eliminated drug smuggling by sea and said the focus would now shift to land-based operations. “We knocked out 97% of the drugs coming in by water, and we are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels,” he said, adding again that “the cartels are running Mexico.”

While Trump acknowledged that any amount of drug trafficking is unacceptable, he suggested military intervention as the necessary response. The prospect of US forces operating inside Mexico has raised concerns due to the implications for sovereignty and international law.

BREAKING: Trump implies that he’s going to start bombing Mexico.

“We are gonna start hitting LAND with regard to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico”

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The comments come amid a series of recent actions and statements that critics view as increasingly erratic and confrontational. In recent days, the US carried out strikes against Venezuela, and US forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing drug trafficking charges under US law. Trump’s inconsistent diplomatic posture has also been evident in how he speaks about foreign leaders, including his sudden shift in tone toward Colombia’s president after earlier attacks.

Trump has also renewed calls for the US to acquire Greenland from Denmark, arguing the move is necessary for national security. Taken together, these developments have fueled concerns that the administration is willing to bypass established international norms to achieve its objectives.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quickly rejected any suggestion of US military intervention. Speaking in Mexico City, she emphasized that security cooperation must respect Mexico’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“It is necessary to reaffirm that in Mexico, the people rule, and that we are a free, independent and sovereign country,” Sheinbaum said. She added, “Cooperation, yes. Subordination and intervention, no.”

Critics argue that such threats undermine the US’s credibility on the global stage. They warn that disregarding international law could weaken the country’s ability to oppose actions by Russia in Ukraine or deter potential aggression by China.

When asked whether his administration must follow international law, Trump said, “I do,” before adding that it depends on how international law is defined. He also suggested that his actions are ultimately constrained by “my own morality, my own mind,” a statement that has further alarmed critics concerned about the limits of executive power.

Tensions between the US and Russia have sharply escalated after the US seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker accused of violating Washington’s blockade against Venezuela, following earlier efforts by the US to intercept vessels linked to Caracas as they crossed the Atlantic. The vessel, identified as The Marinera, was reportedly transporting sanctioned oil, prompting an immediate and hostile response from Moscow.

As also reported by UNILAD, Russian officials condemned the seizure as a violation of international law, with lawmaker Andrei Klishas calling it “outright piracy on the high seas” in a Telegram post. He linked the incident to the broader US operation in Venezuela, which included the bombing of Caracas and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro.

The Russian Transport Ministry issued a formal statement citing the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, arguing that freedom of navigation applies on the high seas and that no state has the right to use force against vessels registered under another jurisdiction. The ministry said it had lost contact with the ship and demanded the safety and immediate return of the crew, who the US has said it intends to prosecute.

The tanker seizure reflects a widening confrontation

The White House rejected Russia’s claims during the briefing. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the tanker was part of a Venezuelan “shadow fleet” moving sanctioned oil and had been deemed stateless after flying a false flag. She confirmed the crew would face prosecution, citing a judicial seizure order authorizing the action.

US officials also announced the seizure of a second vessel, the M/T Sophia, describing it as a “stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker” engaged in illicit activity in the Caribbean Sea. The move signaled that enforcement actions tied to the Venezuela campaign are continuing.

JUST IN: In response to the tanker seizure, Russia is threatening the United States with a missile strike on American ships

“The US is in a state of ‘euphoria of impunity’.

We need to provide a military response: attack with torpedoes or sink a couple of American boats” pic.twitter.com/mYtkiVq8dV

— ADAM (@AdameMedia) January 8, 2026

The tanker seizures stem from the broader US intervention in Venezuela, which escalated after American forces bombed Caracas and detained President Maduro. The operation followed President Trump’s declaration that the US would oversee Venezuela’s transition, a move that drew sharp warnings from Beijing and other international actors.

Maduro is currently being held in New York City and faces charges including conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons-related offenses involving machine guns and destructive devices. The case is central to the justification Washington has offered for its actions in Venezuela.

Economic stakes are a major factor in the standoff, as Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves. Critics argue the intervention is driven by US interest in controlling those resources rather than humanitarian or legal concerns.

Senator Marco Rubio outlined the US plan to sell Venezuelan oil on the open market at standard rates, with proceeds controlled by the US government. He said the funds would be managed to benefit the Venezuelan people rather than the former regime or corruption.

The future of Venezuela’s government remains uncertain, with President Trump reportedly distancing himself from opposition leader María Corina Machado. Rubio emphasized that interim authorities remain under US control, stating they cannot move oil without US approval, underscoring Washington’s leverage over the country’s political and economic transition.