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Montevideo, October 19th 2025 - 18:49 UTC

Tag: Nicolas Maduro

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 06:54 UTC

    Venezuela: Chavismo braces for what it sees as imminent US invasion

    With eight US warships and a nuclear-powered submarine deployed in the region, Caracas believes Washington is seeking to force regime change

    Nicolás Maduro’s government says it is prepared for a US military attack and has intensified training for troops and militias under the so-called Operation Independence 200. “We are activating all action and deployment capabilities to be ready. If Venezuela were attacked by the American empire, (we must) activate the armed struggle of the Venezuelan people in perfect popular-military-police fusion,” Maduro declared during a military event in Caracas.

  • Tuesday, September 9th 2025 - 09:45 UTC

    Maduro decrees Xmas season starts Oct. 1

    Maduro had already moved the holiday forward to October 1 in 2024

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro once again decreed that Christmas celebrations in his country would begin on October 1, he announced on Monday during his TV show. He argued that the early start to the holiday season is meant to “defend happiness” and has been successful for the economy and culture in previous years.

  • Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:45 UTC

    Trump warns Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they threaten US warships

    The Pentagon reported that two Venezuelan F-16s carried out a “show of force” against the USS Jason Dunham

    US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Caracas on Friday after Venezuelan fighter jets flew over a US destroyer in the Caribbean. “If they put us in a dangerous position, they will be shot down,” he said in the Oval Office, adding that military commanders already have authorization to open fire if deemed necessary.

  • Monday, September 1st 2025 - 10:06 UTC

    Maduro praises Venezuelans who enlist

    The Bolivarian Government also received Iran's express support in the face of US military threats

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro praised the “magnificent and moving” participation in the Great Bolivarian Militia Enlistment Day, a nationwide event held over the weekend.

  • Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 10:19 UTC

    Voluntary enlistment for Venezuelans extended

    “The peoples of the world admire our courage!” Maduro insisted

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has extended his “Call to Arms” initiative, giving citizens the chance to enlist on Aug. 29 and 30 in the Bolivarian militia to defend the country's sovereignty and peace. The initiative, which began over the past weekend under the slogan “#YoMeAlisto,” is described as the “first step to activate the National Defense System, as mandated by our history of liberty and the laws of the Republic.”

  • Monday, August 25th 2025 - 10:54 UTC

    Maduro promotes Ambassador in Colombia to Major General

    The promotion came alongside a voluntary enlistment drive

    Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro promoted his country's Ambassador to Colombia Carlos Martínez to the rank of major general in active reserve.

  • Saturday, August 23rd 2025 - 11:52 UTC

    Maduro says Venezuela is an impregnable homeland

    Venezuela's wealth consists of its moral values, Maduro claimed

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Friday insisted before the National Assembly (Parliament) that his country was an “impregnable homeland,” which “nothing and no one will touch.” He also underlined that true wealth lay in “moral, spiritual, and ethical” values.

  • Friday, August 22nd 2025 - 20:01 UTC

    Paraguay declares Cartel de los Soles a “terrorist organization”

    Peña noted that Washington was a strategic ally

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has signed a decree officially declaring the Cartel de los Soles an “international terrorist organization,” it was announced in Asunción. The Government argued that the measure highlighted its commitment to fighting transnational crime and protecting national sovereignty.

  • Wednesday, August 20th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    Maduro mobilizes four million militiamen in response to US naval deployment

    The National Militia, created by Hugo Chávez in 2007, has expanded under Maduro’s rule as part of the doctrine of “civil-military unity”

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced Tuesday the activation of four million members of the Bolivarian National Militia in response to the deployment of three US Navy destroyers, aircraft, and submarines off the country’s coast. The operation, ordered by Donald Trump, aims to target Latin American cartels, including the Cartel of the Suns, which Washington accuses Maduro of leading.

  • Friday, August 15th 2025 - 12:40 UTC

    Ecuador declares Cártel de los Solas a terrorist group

    Noboa has ordered Ecuador's National Intelligence Center to analyze the group's influence within his country's criminal gangs

    Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa officially declared the “Cartel de los Soles” a terrorist group. Noboa's decree on Thursday aligns with a similar designation made by the US Republican administration of President Donald Trump in July.