Maduro ordena a fuerza aérea estar lista para defender a Venezuela

Maduro ordena a fuerza aérea estar lista para defender a Venezuela Nicolás Maduro expressed confidence in Venezuela’s victory if it were to declare itself an “armed republic,” citing increased US military presence as a threat. He ordered the air force to remain alert and ready to defend national sovereignty against what he termed “imperialist” forces. Maduro also highlighted Venezuela’s preparedness and union in the face of perceived psychological warfare, blockades, and sanctions.

• Maduro is confident in victory if Venezuela becomes an “armed republic.”
• He views US military deployments as a “threat” aimed at removing him from power.
• Maduro ordered the air force to be “alert and ready” to defend the nation.
• He stated that “imperialist” foreign forces have been threatening peace in the Caribbean and South America for 17 weeks.
• Maduro asserted that blockades, sanctions, and psychological warfare have not broken Venezuela’s will.
• He emphasized Venezuela’s preparedness and its people’s readiness to defend their homeland.
• The US has deployed military assets, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Caribbean under the guise of combating drug trafficking.
• The US State Department designated the Cartel of the Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, which Caracas denies.
• Venezuela is experiencing an air connectivity crisis due to canceled international flights after the US advised caution when flying over the region.
• Caracas revoked concessions from several international airlines.