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Maduro Defends Venezuela Amid Rising U.S. Tensions

9/6/2025

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President Nicolás Maduro vowed to protect Venezuela's sovereignty amid escalating U.S. tensions.
He urged dialogue with President Donald Trump to avoid conflict after a U.S. strike sank a drug-smuggling boat.
The strike reportedly resulted in 11 fatalities, prompting Venezuela to challenge the U.S. narrative.
Maduro warned against military conflict in South America and mobilized civilian militias.
He accused the U.S. of exploiting drug-trafficking claims for regime change justification.

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President Nicolás Maduro vowed to protect Venezuela's sovereignty amid escalating U.S. tensions.
He urged dialogue with President Donald Trump to avoid conflict after a U.S. strike sank a drug-smuggling boat.
The strike reportedly resulted in 11 fatalities, prompting Venezuela to challenge the U.S. narrative.
Maduro warned against military conflict in South America and mobilized civilian militias.
He accused the U.S. of exploiting drug-trafficking claims for regime change justification.