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Rubio: Venezuela's Terror Links Threaten U.S. Security

12/19/2025

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On December 19, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled Venezuela a major source of terrorism affecting Central America.
He cited Venezuela's collaboration with Hezbollah and Iran as a threat to U.S. national security.
Rubio said the United States aims to change the regime and did not confirm action.
The U.S. President Donald Trump stated the Trump administration is prepared to use all necessary power to protect U.S. interests.

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On December 19, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled Venezuela a major source of terrorism affecting Central America.
He cited Venezuela's collaboration with Hezbollah and Iran as a threat to U.S. national security.
Rubio said the United States aims to change the regime and did not confirm action.
The U.S. President Donald Trump stated the Trump administration is prepared to use all necessary power to protect U.S. interests.