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Maduro Declares Early Christmas Amid Rising U.S. Tensions

9/10/2025

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared Christmas will begin on October 1 to uplift spirits amid U.S. tensions.
This follows a similar early celebration in 2024 during a crisis after a disputed election.
Maduro asserts the celebration defends Venezuelans' "right to happiness."
The U.S. has increased military presence near Venezuela and raised Maduro's bounty to $50 million.
U.S. military actions recently included a strike that killed 11 alleged gang members linked to Maduro.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared Christmas will begin on October 1 to uplift spirits amid U.S. tensions.
This follows a similar early celebration in 2024 during a crisis after a disputed election.
Maduro asserts the celebration defends Venezuelans' "right to happiness."
The U.S. has increased military presence near Venezuela and raised Maduro's bounty to $50 million.
U.S. military actions recently included a strike that killed 11 alleged gang members linked to Maduro.