Venezuelans React to US Military Build-Up after Trump-Maduro Call
After President Trump’s Nov. 30 call with President Maduro and a US military build-up nearby, Venezuelans express anxiety, skepticism and urge for peaceful dialogue.
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Trump Confirms Call with Maduro Amid Caribbean Military Buildup
President Trump confirmed a call with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro as the U.S. ramps up Caribbean military presence to curb drug trafficking amid Caracas’s warnings.
Venezuelans Denounce US Airspace Closure as Abuse of Power
Venezuelans in Caracas slammed the US decision to close their airspace as a “totally crazy” abuse of power after President Trump’s Nov. 29 Truth Social post.
Venezuela Denounces US Airspace Closure
Venezuela condemns US President Trump’s declaration closing its airspace, calling it an illegal aggression and appealing to international law and sovereignty.
China Demands U.S. Lift ‘Illegal’ Sanctions on Venezuela
On Nov 28, 2025, China urged the US to lift “illegal” unilateral sanctions on Venezuela, calling for multilateral solutions to boost peace and development in Latin America.
US to Launch Land Operations Against Venezuelan Drug Trafficking
President Trump says the U.S. will soon target land routes used by suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers, as military deployments ramp up in the Caribbean Sea.
Venezuela Revokes Airline Permits After US Safety Alert
Venezuela revoked permits for six airlines after they paused flights following a US FAA safety warning, a move that heightens Caribbean tensions amid a US naval buildup.
Venezuela Denounces U.S. Terrorist Label of ‘Nonexistent’ Cartel
Venezuela rejects U.S. terrorist designation of ‘nonexistent’ Cartel de los Soles, calling it a ‘vile lie’ and warning against illegal intervention as maritime tensions rise.
Maduro’s Anti-War Plea: ‘Do We Want Another Gaza in South America?’
On Nov 13, 2025, President Maduro challenged the American people to halt ‘the mad hand’ of violence, asking, ‘Do we want another Gaza in South America?’
Venezuela Raises Military Alert Amid USS Ford Deployment
Venezuela has placed its entire military, including a 200,000-strong force and volunteer militia, on alert as the USS Ford moves closer to Latin America amid U.S. anti-drug operations.