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Maduro Declares Emergency Amid U.S. Naval Threats

9/30/2025

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Nicolás Maduro declared a state of emergency in Venezuela, citing United States naval threats in the Caribbean.
The decree lets Maduro mobilize forces and seal borders in response to his view of U.S. aggression.
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez rejects U.S. drug-trafficking claims, alleging intentions to seize Venezuela's resources.
U.S. operations have killed at least 17 people, fueling concerns about intervention.

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Story summary

Nicolás Maduro declared a state of emergency in Venezuela, citing United States naval threats in the Caribbean.
The decree lets Maduro mobilize forces and seal borders in response to his view of U.S. aggression.
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez rejects U.S. drug-trafficking claims, alleging intentions to seize Venezuela's resources.
U.S. operations have killed at least 17 people, fueling concerns about intervention.