Maduro Vows to Defend Venezuela’s Sovereignty Amid U.S. Military Pressure; Cuba Supports, Colombia Dismisses Intervention

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has reaffirmed the country's stance of peace and sovereignty amid escalating tensions with the United States. Maduro emphasized Venezuela's resilience against what he described as criminal threats from U.S. imperialism and called for national unity to confront these challenges. He highlighted the Venezuelan people's preparedness to defend their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peace in response to rising U.S. military pressure in the Caribbean region. Maduro also asserted that Venezuela remains free of drug trafficking and announced plans to strengthen the Binational Zone with Colombia. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed support for Maduro and the Bolivarian Government in the face of U.S. threats and attempts to undermine Venezuela's development. Meanwhile, Colombia's Foreign Minister dismissed the possibility of U.S. military intervention following the deployment of U.S. naval vessels in the southern Caribbean. The White House refrained from commenting on potential military action but noted that several Caribbean nations have welcomed the U.S. anti-drug operations. Maduro condemned U.S. intentions to exploit Venezuela's resources and asserted that sanctions, blockades, and psychological warfare have failed and will continue to fail against Venezuela's sovereignty and independence.