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With the fast paced developments taking place in Venezuela after US captured president Nicolas Maduro and brought him to New York, India has expressed concern stating it is closely watching the situation.

On Sunday the 4th of January 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement reaffirmed its commitment to the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela and urged all parties to resolve the crisis peacefully through dialogue, maintaining regional peace and stability.

The statement also assured that the Embassy of India in Caracas remains in contact with the Indian community and will continue to provide all necessary assistance during this turbulent period.

This announcement follows an urgent travel advisory issued by the MEA on Saturday, warning Indian nationals against all non-essential travel to Venezuela.

The advisory urged Indians currently in the country to remain vigilant, avoid public gatherings, stay indoors, and limit local travel for their safety.

The advisory comes in response to a dramatic escalation in Venezuela’s security situation, triggered by pre-dawn US airstrikes targeting key military installations, including the Fuerte Tiuna military complex in Caracas.

US President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces had conducted a “large-scale strike” and claimed the capture and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

The MEA has provided specific contact details for its nationals in Venezuela, including an emergency hotline and embassy email, urging them to maintain communication:

Email: cons.caracas@mea.gov.in

Emergency Hotline (calls and WhatsApp): 58-412-9584288

The situation has attracted global attention, with other major powers such as China and the United Kingdom also issuing warnings and closely observing the risks of a potential power vacuum or civil conflict in Venezuela.

President Trump has indicated that maintaining control over Venezuela “until transition” is achieved and stated at a press conference, “We are not afraid of boots on the ground,” signaling possible further military involvement.