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Maduro vows to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty as tensions rise with US
Venezuelan President Maduro denies drug trafficking accusations and urges respect and dialogue despite U.S. military buildup and threats of force, with Venezuela's military far smaller than the U.S. forces.
- President Donald Trump has warned that Venezuelan aircraft will be shot down if they threaten the United States, amid rising tensions with President Nicolás Maduro's government.
- The U.S. has rejected Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate leader following disputed elections and classified a cartel linked to him as a terrorist organization.
- Venezuela's military is outmatched by the U.S. in terms of personnel, equipment, and budget, with the U.S. spending nearly $900 billion compared to Venezuela's $4 billion.
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'You're going to find out': Trump gives cryptic reply to question about Venezuela attack
Donald Trump made waves on Sunday when he gave a cryptic response to a reporter's question.A reporter over the weekend asked the president, "Are you considering attacking the cartels inside of Venezuela?" Trump replied, "Well, you're going to find out."The question comes amid intense speculation ove...
Maduro Urges The U.S. To 'Abandon Its Plan For a Violent Regime Change In Venezuela'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro urged the U.S. to "abandon its plan for a violent regime change in Venezuela and all of Latin America and the Caribbean" as the Trump administration continues with its deployment of forces off the country's coast.
Lula: Brazil Is on the Side of Peace Amid US Threats Against Venezuela
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his country’s commitment to peace amid regional tensions generated by the current deployment of US warships off the coast of Venezuela. On Friday, September 5, he said that Brazil “will be on the side it has always been, on the side of peace,” adding that war only brings death and poverty. “If there is a disagreement between two countries, there is nothing better or cheaper than sitting dow…
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