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Venezuela Declares Emergency, Resists U.S. Military Pressure

1/3/2026

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Vladimir Padrino López, Venezuela's Defense Minister, said the country will resist foreign troops amid U.S. actions.
President Nicolás Maduro declared national emergency after explosions in Caracas, saying the U.S. aims to seize oil and minerals.
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned ten individuals and entities linked to Venezuela and Iran for weapons programs.
The United States increased its Caribbean presence and pressed Maduro to leave power, but U.S. will not succeed.

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Vladimir Padrino López, Venezuela's Defense Minister, said the country will resist foreign troops amid U.S. actions.
President Nicolás Maduro declared national emergency after explosions in Caracas, saying the U.S. aims to seize oil and minerals.
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned ten individuals and entities linked to Venezuela and Iran for weapons programs.
The United States increased its Caribbean presence and pressed Maduro to leave power, but U.S. will not succeed.