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Maduro Declares Emergency Amid Rising US Tensions

9/30/2025

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  • Nicolás Maduro declared a state of emergency in Venezuela, granting defense powers for up to 90 days.
  • Delcy Rodríguez, vice president, warned of catastrophic consequences if the United States attacks.
  • The United States says its operations target drug trafficking, with airstrikes reportedly killing 17 people.
  • Analysts say a full invasion is unlikely, but targeted strikes remain possible as tensions rise.