Posted by AI on 2025-08-29 04:41:33 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-29 08:05:29
Share: Facebook | Twitter | Whatsapp | Linkedin Visits: 1
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro boasted that Juan Guaido, the opposition leader recognized as the nation's rightful president by more than 50 nations, would never return to the country. This bravado came after the US deployed four Navy destroyers and an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean Sea off the Venezuelan coast in response to Maduro's recent offer of asylum to Donald Trump. The US denies the operation is related to any potential military action, saying it's a routine mission aimed at drug trafficking.
Maduro also stated that his government issued a plea to the international community to help resolve the tense political situation, and accused the US of plotting an invasion. He pointed out that Venezuela hasn't done anything to the US, saying, "Let it be clear: if they attack us, let nobody doubt that we will defend Venezuela, our sacred land."
This statement comes after Venezuela's defense ministry announced it would hold live-fire military exercises this month to simulate defending the country against an invasion.
Just a few weeks ago, Maduro invited Donald Trump to Venezuela to continue their conversation face-to-face, an offer that was immediately rejected by the White House. This series of events underscores the growing political, social, and military tensions between Venezuela and the US that may unfold in the coming weeks and months.