Venezuela has placed its military on full wartime alert, deploying Russian-equipped air defenses and anti-ship missiles, in response to the significant presence of 10,000 US troops in the Caribbean. President Nicolás Maduro declared a state of external emergency, viewing the US buildup as a threat to national sovereignty.
Venezuela's government has called for an emergency UN Security Council session to address US military actions in the Caribbean, citing 'mounting threats' and anticipating an 'armed attack.' The request follows US strikes on alleged drug boats, which Venezuela claims are a pretext for 'regime change.'
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has signed a decree declaring a 'state of external emergency,' granting expanded security powers. This move comes in response to perceived U.S. aggression and significant military deployments in the Caribbean, which Caracas views as a threat to its sovereignty.
The United States rejected Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's offer for renewed dialogue, dismissing his letter to President Trump as 'full of lies' and reiterating its stance on the illegitimacy of his regime and its alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
