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Maduro brandishes sword and vows to defy any US attempt to overthrow his government

Earlier this week, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, dressed in camouflage, brandished a sword at a Caracas march and vowed to defy any US attempt to overthrow his government, saying failure is not an option.
Earlier this week, Washington designated the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist group, while US military forces have struck suspected drug vessels in international waters, killing at least 80 people.
Officials in Caracas framed US moves as economically motivated and illegal, noting Delcy Rodríguez said `They want Venezuela's oil and gas reserves` and Bruno Rodríguez warned ousting Maduro violates international law.
A former US defence official noted the administration's official line is not regime change, though President Donald Trump would like to see that happen in Venezuela and does not recognise Nicolás Maduro as leader.
Observers warn that further US operations could cause incalculable deaths and regional instability, as reports suggest the United States may launch a new phase soon.

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Venezuelan President Maduro brandishes sword amid rising tensions with Trump

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro brandished a sword and vowed to defend "every inch" of his country in a theatrical stunt during escalating tensions with President Trump.

8 hours ago·New York, United States

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Maduro’s “Feeling” Harangue to Venezuelans From a Military Barracks

From Fort Tiuna, one of the most important military installations in the country, and surrounded by high leaders of the Venezuelan army, Maduro said that the country "lives a decisive juncture for its existence and that "the homeland will have our life if necessary."

11 hours ago·Chile

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Time Magazine

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Maduro Brandishes Sword at Rally as U.S. Tensions Escalate

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro rallied his supporters on Tuesday during a march in the country’s capital, Caracas.

11 hours ago·United States

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The Dictator Nicolás Maduro Called Out to Venezuelans From a Military Barracks: “the Homeland Will Have Our Life, if Necessary”

At Fort Tiuna, one of the country’s main military complexes, he was surrounded by his highest officials and sought to engage everyone in the face of tensions with the US: “There are no excuses for anyone, civilian, political, military or police.”

12 hours ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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