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Maduro Resurfaces Amid US Tensions, Accuses of Aggression

12/1/2025

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reappeared Nov 30, 2025, at a coffee awards event in Caracas, ending speculation about his absence amid tensions with the United States.
Maduro emphasized resilience and did not address the crisis.
He accused the United States of seizing oil reserves and called strikes on drug boats 'murder'.
Venezuelan officials announced an investigation into strikes, while United States said actions target drug trafficking and rejected aggression claims.

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reappeared Nov 30, 2025, at a coffee awards event in Caracas, ending speculation about his absence amid tensions with the United States.
Maduro emphasized resilience and did not address the crisis.
He accused the United States of seizing oil reserves and called strikes on drug boats 'murder'.
Venezuelan officials announced an investigation into strikes, while United States said actions target drug trafficking and rejected aggression claims.