Pope Leo has cautioned President Trump against using military force to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Instead, the Pope has suggested pursuing dialogue or economic pressure for regime change. The Pope criticized the mixed signals emanating from the U.S. regarding the situation, highlighting the inconsistency in messaging. Trump’s actions, including airspace closures and military deployments, have fueled speculation about an imminent strike, despite Maduro denying the accusations and denouncing the threats.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appealed to OPEC for assistance in countering escalating threats from the United States, accusing the US of seeking to seize Venezuela’s substantial oil reserves. Maduro formally denounced the potential use of military force against Venezuela, expressing concern over the growing US military presence in the Caribbean. This appeal follows a statement by former President Donald Trump, who declared Venezuela’s airspace closed, a move Caracas deemed a “colonialist threat.” Maduro’s plea to OPEC highlights concerns regarding the stability of the international energy market and the potential impact of US actions on oil-producing countries.
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Beginning Monday, the Trump administration was set to gain expanded authority to take action against Venezuela by designating the Venezuelan government as a foreign terrorist organization. This designation, focused on the “Cartel de los Soles,” allows for sanctions against Maduro’s assets and infrastructure, potentially expanding military options. Concurrently, the US military has increased its presence in the region with numerous warships and troops, as officials discuss various action options. Despite this, a recent poll indicates significant public opposition to US military intervention in Venezuela, while the administration claims its focus is on combating illegal activities with regime change as a potential side effect.
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Trump says US may open talks with Venezuela’s Maduro, and that certainly raises some eyebrows. It’s hard not to notice a certain pattern here. He’s got a history of making bold statements about potential actions, and let’s just say, sometimes those words come before a more forceful response. It’s like a pre-emptive announcement, a warning shot, or maybe even a calculated play in a larger game.
The whole situation has a distinct air of a shakedown, doesn’t it? It seems almost obvious in retrospect. Like the playbook is familiar. It’s hard not to recall similar scenarios from the past. Didn’t he employ a similar strategy before… well, you get the idea.… Continue reading
According to internal U.S. government documents, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has requested military assistance from Russia, including the delivery of missile units and restoration of fighter jets. Maduro’s request, delivered in a letter to President Vladimir Putin, also sought overhauls of equipment and “logistical support,” alongside a three-year financing plan. The Venezuelan leader emphasized the importance of the Su-30 jets for deterring threats. While Venezuela is a close Russian ally, it is uncertain if Moscow will respond due to its involvement in the Ukraine war.
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Amidst increasing US military presence in the Caribbean, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sought military aid from Russia, China, and Iran. Internal US government documents indicate Maduro’s request to Vladimir Putin was delivered via a senior aide and sought expanded military cooperation with China’s Xi Jinping. Furthermore, Transport Minister Ramón Celestino Velásquez coordinated the delivery of military equipment and drones from Iran, specifying the need for detection equipment, GPS scramblers, and long-range drones.
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Recent satellite imagery verified by Sky News shows a U.S. military ship, the USS Iwo Jima, conducting drills just under 200km from the Venezuelan coast, accompanied by other destroyers. This deployment follows a buildup of U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, including the movement of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, a move that defense experts view as a significant escalation. The stated objective is to target drug trafficking, but some speculate the U.S. may be preparing for potential military strikes against Venezuelan targets, a possibility heightened by the arrival of the carrier. Furthermore, flight tracking data indicates increased U.S. air activity, including bomber flights near the Venezuelan coast, adding to the growing pressure on the Maduro regime.
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Reports indicate the Trump administration has decided to strike military facilities within Venezuela, targeting the Cartel de los Soles, which U.S. officials allege is run by members of the Maduro regime. The goal of these strikes is to dismantle the cartel’s operations, with potential targets including military ports, airports, and naval facilities. While the ultimate decision on timing and targets is still being considered, the focus is on pressuring Maduro to step down. The escalation aims to leverage American power to combat drug trafficking.
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President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has accused the United States of fabricating a new war, following the deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s largest warship, to the Caribbean. The US claims the deployment is part of its efforts to disrupt drug trafficking in the region and has conducted multiple air strikes targeting vessels. Maduro views the military buildup as a threat, with concerns that the US aims to remove him from power. Military analysts suggest the US presence is more than needed for intercepting drugs at sea, and experts believe the build-up is intended to signal a regime change.
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Venezuela has requested an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council, citing “mounting threats” from the U.S. due to recent military actions near its waters. The Venezuelan government accuses the U.S. of using the drug trafficking issue as a pretext to topple President Maduro and seize Venezuela’s resources, expecting an “armed attack” soon. This request follows U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats, and the Venezuelan government’s acknowledgment of these strikes. The Trump administration has offered a $50 million bounty for the arrest of Maduro.
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