Maduro Says There Is No Way the United States Will Invade Venezuela
Venezuela recruits 25,000 militia to strengthen border defenses amid U.S. anti-drug operations and a $50 million bounty on President Maduro, accused of leading a drug cartel.
- Maduro, addressing troops and civilians, marked the union of forces by saying President Gustavo Petro, Colombia, ordered 25,000 soldiers to the Catatumbo region, rejecting U.S. naval threats in the southern Caribbean.
- U.S. designations and accusations have intensified after President Nicolas Maduro claimed a July 2024 disputed third term, with Washington accusing him of heading the Cartel de los Soles, designated a terrorist group by the Trump administration.
- The government launched a militia recruitment drive and called for a second enlistment day this Friday and Saturday for the Bolivarian Militia, with Maduro claiming 4.5 million militiamen, a figure experts doubt.
- Diplomatic moves followed Maduro's insistence the country has grown stronger after 20 continuous days, as Samuel Moncada, Venezuela's UN ambassador, urged Antonio Guterres to press the U.S. to halt hostile actions.
- A billboard on the Colombian border highlights the U.S. government reward for Nicolas Maduro and his minister, reflecting recent U.S. measures focused on narcotics networks.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Aug. 29—President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday that there is "no way" the United States will invade Venezuela and called on its citizens to join the military. Amid Washington's announcements to mobilize troops…
'No way' US troops can invade Venezuela, says Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday there was 'no way' US troops could invade Venezuela after Washington deployed five warships and 4,000 troops to the Caribbean to pressure the leftist strongman.
Maduro Says There Is No Way the United States Will Invade Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro rejected U.S. military threats after Washington deployed warships and troops to the Caribbean, calling on citizens to enlist in the Bolivarian Militia to defend sovereignty.
'No Way' US Troops Can Invade Venezuela, Says Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday there was "no way" US troops could invade Venezuela after Washington deployed five warships and 4,000 troops to the Caribbean to pressure the leftist strongman.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium