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Vladimir Padrino, Venezuelan defense minister involved in military response.

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Up First from NPR

The U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

And the defense minister, Vladimir Padrino, put out a defiant video statement this morning describing the operation.

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NPR News: 01-03-2026 8AM EST

The Venezuelan defense minister, Vladimir Padrino, is basically saying they're hunkering down, they're going to fight.