- Japan has formed a taskforce in Caracas to monitor the situation and safeguard Japanese citizens following a US military strike.
- A response headquarters is also active in Tokyo, led by Ishize Motoyuki, to coordinate the government's actions.
- Approximately 160 Japanese nationals reside in Venezuela, and they are being urged to avoid travel and consider evacuation.

A: Hey, did you see anything about Venezuela in the news?

B: No, what’s going on? It seems a bit tense!

A: Yeah, the US military… they had a strike.

B: Wow, seriously? That’s big news!

A: It is! Japan’s government is taking it seriously too.

B: Oh? What are they doing?

A: They made a team at the Japanese Embassy in Caracas. They’re gathering info.

B: To help people?

A: Exactly! They’re also protecting Japanese people living there.

B: That’s good to hear. Are many Japanese there?

A: Around 160, I think. Luckily, no one's hurt yet.

B: Phew, that’s a relief!

A: The government is telling people not to travel there.

B: Makes sense! Should people already living there be worried?

A: They're suggesting people think about, or prepare for, leaving. Just in case.

B: Better safe than sorry, right?