The United States intends to expand the practice of detaining tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. After the first operation this week, the tanker Skipper was taken under control, and a list of vessels has been prepared for possible further detentions.
The US has detained a large oil tanker that, according to American authorities, was transporting oil from Venezuela and Iran in violation of sanctions. Venezuela called the incident theft and accused the US of international piracy.
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.
Congresswoman Maria Salazar stated the need to "enter Venezuela", calling its oil resources a "celebration" for American companies. Her words sparked a sharp reaction from Latin American observers.
The United States issued an urgent NOTAM imposing a ban on American pilots flying over the entire territory of Venezuela. The restriction is related to the assessment of security risks and remains in effect until further notice.
An explosion and subsequent fire occurred at the Petrocedeno facility in eastern Venezuela located in the Orinoco oil belt. The blast affected the distillation tower of a strategic complex for processing extra heavy crude. No information about casualties has been reported.
Reuters has reported that the United States has begun modernizing the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Puerto Rico, which was closed more than twenty years ago. The renovation work, launched on September 17, focuses on rebuilding the runway, which experts see as preparation for increasing the intensity of U.S. military operations in the region.
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.
Gustavo Petro sharply responded to U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that Colombia does not obey foreign orders. He emphasized that decisions in his country are made by its people, not by foreign leaders.
Maduro signed a decree on a state of emergency in case of US aggression. The document allows mobilizing the army, controlling infrastructure, and launching security plans.
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.
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.
Президент Венесуэлы Николас Мадуро осудил ООН за бездействие в отношении геноцида в Газе, назвав его соучастием в действиях Израиля и трусливым молчанием.
Western media accuse Nicolas Maduro not only of dictatorship, but also of destroying the ecosystem of the Caribbean due to the construction of tourist infrastructure, ignoring the international experts involved.
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.
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