The Venezuelan government has condemned recent threats from the United States, asserting that these actions jeopardize peace and stability across the region. Officials described the U.S. threats as revealing a lack of credibility and accused Washington of orchestrating a campaign to link Venezuela to international drug trafficking. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the seizure of high-caliber weapons and ammunition in Miranda state, linking the cache to far-right opposition leader María Corina Machado. Cabello also confirmed the arrest of individuals known as 'La Negra' and 'El Flaco' in Sucre state for involvement in alleged terrorist plots. During the XIII Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA-TCP), Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro criticized the U.S. for treating Latin America as its "backyard" and denounced the "frenzied threats" against Venezuela. The summit, held virtually, saw leaders reaffirm support for Venezuela's sovereignty and condemn U.S. hegemonic actions. The Iranian Foreign Ministry also condemned Washington's threat to use force against Venezuela, warning of repercussions for peace and security in the Caribbean. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the offensive nature of U.S. policies during the ALBA-TCP summit.