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Venezuela Accuses US of Provocation Amid Military Tensions

9/14/2025

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Venezuela condemned the U.S. for allegedly detaining a fishing boat in its exclusive economic zone for eight hours, claiming the USS Jason Dunham was involved.
The Venezuelan foreign ministry labeled the incident a "direct provocation" and accused the U.S. of escalating military tensions.
U.S. officials stated they searched the boat for drugs but found none, asserting it was in international waters.
Venezuela urged citizens to join militias for defense against potential U.S. incursions.
The U.S. raised the bounty for President Maduro's capture to $50 million.

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Venezuela condemned the U.S. for allegedly detaining a fishing boat in its exclusive economic zone for eight hours, claiming the USS Jason Dunham was involved.
The Venezuelan foreign ministry labeled the incident a "direct provocation" and accused the U.S. of escalating military tensions.
U.S. officials stated they searched the boat for drugs but found none, asserting it was in international waters.
Venezuela urged citizens to join militias for defense against potential U.S. incursions.
The U.S. raised the bounty for President Maduro's capture to $50 million.