US EditionMaduro vows to declare a ‘republic in arms’ if US forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela
President Maduro mobilizes a 4.5 million-member militia and vows armed defense against U.S. naval forces, which include eight vessels armed with 1,200 missiles, amid accusations of drug trafficking.
- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he would constitutionally declare a 'republic in arms' if attacked by US forces deployed to the Caribbean.
- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said the US deployment is built on a false narrative, as most cocaine from Colombia avoids Venezuela.
- The US is set to boost its maritime force off Venezuela to combat Latin American drug cartels, a move Maduro claims threatens regional destabilization.
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Tensions between Washington and Caracas continue to increase: the Pentagon accuses Venezuela of military provocations and reports that combat aircraft are being transferred to the region. Maduro announced in the event of an attack "to enter into an armed struggle immediately".
Maduro Says US Pointing '1,200 Missiles' at Venezuela After Trump Sends More Warships
In a press conference on Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said the US has "1,200 missiles" pointed at the country after Trump sent more warships. One US defense official said Trump is gearing up for "Noriega part two," suggesting regime change.
Maduro Tells Trump War With Venezuela Would ‘Stain Your Hands With Blood’
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has warned that he would respond to any U.S. military action with an “armed fight” and claimed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was trying draw President Trump into a war in the Caribbean that would mar his reputation. “Mr. President, Donald Trump,” the Venezuelan leader said on Monday, “watch out, because Mr. Rubio wants to stain your hands with blood.” The statements, made from Caracas during Mr. Maduro…
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