Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, speaking in Caracas, called on Colombia to join efforts to protect sovereignty, linking his appeal to the anniversary of the creation of Gran Colombia and the current international situation.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the designation of Venezuela’s government as a terrorist organization and the imposition of a full blockade on tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. The decision pushed up U.S. oil prices and triggered a sharp reaction from Caracas.
Tension in the Caribbean is rapidly increasing. After Donald Trump’s statements about closing the airspace over Venezuela and U.S. ships deployed near the coast, the issue has become central not only for the region, but for global politics. Washington claims it is combating “drug trafficking,” while Venezuela considers what is happening as an attempt at pressure and possible preparation for a military operation.
The remarks by María Elvira Salazar about Venezuela’s largest oil reserves and her claim about Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimacy triggered a debate about the limits of US foreign policy statements and possible interference in another country’s internal processes.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stated that the country will defend its sovereignty amid increasing pressure from the United States. He announced the creation of a new politburo of the ruling party and noted that any external attempts to influence Venezuela’s policies are considered interference.
The U.S. offered Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a guaranteed safe departure from the country on the condition of his immediate resignation. According to negotiation sources, Maduro rejected the proposal and demanded expanded guarantees that Washington refused to provide.
Former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela James Story stated that Washington views Nicolás Maduro as an “adversary” who controls the world’s largest reserves of oil and minerals. According to him, economic interests — not democracy — lie at the core of U.S. policy toward Caracas.
President Nicolás Maduro expressed gratitude to Russia, China, and other friendly nations for supplying military equipment, which, according to him, helps the country maintain stability and peace. He emphasized that strengthening defense capability is a key factor in ensuring national security.
Venezuela possesses more than 5,000 Russian-made Igla surface-to-air missiles, President Nicolás Maduro announced. He emphasized that the systems are deployed across the country to ensure its protection against any external invasion.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said that Venezuela and Colombia are historically and culturally intertwined, comparing them to “Siamese twins.” He emphasized that the security and destiny of both nations are inseparable.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean Sea is aimed at regime change and resource seizure. She stressed that an attack on Venezuela would ignite all of South America.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared his country’s independence from the dictates of international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at the National Economic Council, he outlined key measures to strengthen Venezuela’s sovereignty and criticized leaders pursuing neoliberal reforms.
The United States has announced a $25 million reward for information or assistance leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has condemned the UN for its inaction on the genocide in Gaza, calling it complicity in Israeli actions and cowardly silence.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared that events like those in Syria, Iraq, and Libya are impossible in his country, emphasizing that peace and stability in Venezuela are preserved. However, he acknowledged increased activity from extremist groups calling for civil war.
Напряженность в Карибском регионе заметно усиливается. После заявлений Дональда Трампа о закрытии воздушного пространства над Венесуэлой и появления американских военных кораблей у побережья вопрос вновь стал центральным в региональной и международной повестке. Вашингтон заявляет о борьбе с «наркотрафиком», тогда как Каракас расценивает происходящее как давление и возможный этап подготовки силового сценария.
Высказывание Марии Эльвиры Салазар о крупнейших нефтяных запасах Венесуэлы и её утверждение о нелегитимности Николаса Мадуро вызвали дискуссию о пределах внешнеполитических заявлений США и возможном вмешательстве во внутренние процессы другого государства.
Вице-президент Венесуэлы Дельси Родригес заявила, что военное присутствие США в Карибском море направлено на смену власти и захват ресурсов страны. Она подчеркнула: удар по Венесуэле станет искрой, которая подожжёт всю Южную Америку.
Президент Венесуэлы Николас Мадуро заявил, что его страна не повторит судьбу Сирии, Ирака и Ливии, подчеркнув, что мир и стабильность в Венесуэле сохраняются. Однако он указал на активизацию экстремистских группировок, призывающих к гражданской войне.
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