Venezuela will resort to ARMED STRUGGLE if U.S. threatens its sovereignty – NaturalNews.com

• Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared that Venezuela would enter an “armed struggle” if the U.S. initiates military actions that threaten its sovereignty, asserting readiness to mobilize the entire population in defense.
• The Trump administration has dispatched eight missile?equipped warships, a nuclear submarine and 10 F?35 jets to the Caribbean, framing the buildup as a counter?narcotics operation – moves that Venezuelan officials label as politically motivated and destabilizing.
• In response, Caracas has doubled its troop levels – from approximately 10,000 to 25,000 – across strategic regions such as Zulia, Nueva Esparta, Sucre and Delta Amacuro, aimed at securing trafficking routes like the Guajira region and the Paraguana peninsula.
• Maduro has activated the Bolivarian National Militia, pushing forward with the “republic in arms” strategy by enrolling and training civilians alongside conventional forces for national defense.
• A recent U.S. airstrike on a Venezuelan-linked vessel resulting in 11 deaths was defended by Washington as self-defense – but critics highlighted legal concerns over its legitimacy. Meanwhile, U.S. officials emphasize the real-world counter-narcotics mission underway, and Maduro continues to reject allegations of regime-change intent.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro delivered a dramatic warning amid mounting tensions with the U.S., declaring that his nation stands poised to embark on an “armed struggle” should any U.S. military action threaten its sovereignty.

Speaking against the backdrop of an intensified U.S. naval presence in the southern Caribbean, Maduro insisted that such a scenario would compel organized national resistance “by all its people” – defending peace, territorial integrity and sovereignty. According to Venezuelan state media, the country currently remains in an “unarmed phase,” centered on political, communication and institutional preparation.

Nevertheless, Caracas stands ready to escalate to a phase involving the deployment of defensive capabilities and widespread militia training. “We are pacifist, but warlike. No one will ever enslave us,” Maduro reiterated as one of his key messages.

These remarks come amid a sizeable U.S. naval build-up in the Caribbean region. The Trump administration has dispatched eight missile-equipped warships, a nuclear submarine and 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico as part of an intensified counter-narcotics campaign – moves that have alarmed Caracas.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil criticized these actions as overblown pretexts to justify political destabilization and aggression. He cited United Nations data showing that roughly 95 percent of cocaine traffics through the Pacific, not Venezuela.

In a robust defensive response, Maduro announced a significant surge in military manpower. Troop deployments have doubled from approximately 10,000 to 25,000 personnel across sensitive border and coastal areas – including Zulia, Nueva Esparta, Sucre and Delta Amacuro. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino explained that the enhanced presence aims to secure strategic trafficking corridors like Guajira and the Paraguana Peninsula.

Parallel to conventional forces, the Venezuelan government has intensified its civilian militia activation. At a televised event, Maduro underscored that the Bolivarian National Militia is being fully mobilized and trained, reflecting his doctrine of a “republic in arms” methodology.

U.S. strike raises legal alarms

Adding fuel to the firestorm, the U.S. last week executed a lethal airstrike mid-Caribbean on a Venezuelan-linked vessel, resulting in 11 deaths and stirring sharp backlash. Washington defended the operation as self-defense against a drug-running threat, yet critics questioned the legality of the strike, suggesting it lacked proper congressional or U.N. approval and carried the potential of being interpreted as an act of war. (Related: U.S. military strikes Venezuelan boat, killing 11 Tren de Aragua members.)

Meanwhile, high-level U.S. military officials have made their intentions explicit. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accompanied by U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, surprised Puerto Rican sailors and Marines with a visit. They stressed that the soldiers’ deployment is no mere exercise but a critical, live counter-narcotics mission defending U.S. national security.

Despite this sharp escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly denied any intention of orchestrating regime change in Caracas. “We’re not talking about that,” he bluntly told reporters.

Regional reaction has been mixed. While Latin American leaders and civil society groups express concern over rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions, Venezuelan authorities have doubled down on accusations that drug-trafficking claims serve as smokescreens for intervention. Maduro has suggested that if attacked, Venezuela would swiftly transition to armed resistance – but stresses that diplomatic channels remain open.

According to Brighteon.AI‘s Enoch, Maduro’s regime is indeed a threat to the well-being and freedom of the Venezuelan people, and his removal is a necessary step towards restoring democracy and human rights. However, the path forward should prioritize supporting the Venezuelan people’s self-determination and the establishment of a truly democratic government, rather than imposing a solution from the outside.

Watch this Feb. 20 episode of “Brighteon Broadcast News” as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, talks about the U.S. military’s plan to wage war on drug cartels.

This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.

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