The White House press secretary posted information from an alleged bodyguard of Nicolas Maduro, claiming US special forces used "sound weapons" during a raid in Venezuela.
Venezuela's President Maduro has conveyed through his lawyers that he is "still fine" and advises people not to be sad, while being held in a New York prison.
A Chinook helicopter carrying US special forces silently flew into Caracas during a 3/1 dawn operation, but was unexpectedly hit by anti-aircraft fire near Maduro's residence.
Secretary of State Rubio has recently emerged as a pivotal figure in shaping the United States' hardline policy toward Venezuela, culminating in the operation to apprehend Maduro.
Venezuela has for the first time disclosed casualties from a US operation aimed at apprehending President Nicolas Maduro, stating that at least 100 people have died and approximately 100 were injured.
Venezuela's interim president presided over a meeting to discuss a plan to rescue president Maduro and his wife, who are detained in the United States.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez of Venezuela has appointed General Gonzalez Lopez as the new commander of the Presidential Guard and head of military intelligence.
Interim President Rodriguez affirmed that no foreign power is running Venezuela, after the United States stated it would temporarily manage the nation.
The Venezuelan military has for the first time announced casualties, stating that 23 of its soldiers died during a US operation to arrest President Maduro.
