26.11.2025 09:30
Thousands of people took to the streets in Venezuela in response to the United States' threats of war. President Nicolas Maduro, who received significant support from citizens, delivered striking messages to the U.S. at a military ceremony while holding the Bolivar sword, a symbol of his country. Maduro stated, "We must be ready to defend every inch of this land against any threat or aggression, no matter where it comes from. They will not defeat us, because we are invincible."
As tensions rise between the US and Venezuela in the Caribbean, thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets to protest Washington's threats against the country and to show support for President Nicolas Maduro. The demonstrators described the US military buildup in the region as a "threat and attack," carrying photos of Maduro and chanting slogans in support of the president.
"THEY WILL NOT DEFEAT US, WE ARE INVINCIBLE"
The final stop for the police, soldiers, militia forces, and many citizens participating in the march was the Flag and Sword Ceremony of Liberator Simon Bolivar held in the capital, Caracas. Maduro also made a striking speech here.
MADURO WAVED HIS SWORD DURING THE SPEECH
Maduro's wearing military camouflage and waving the sword in his hand throughout his speech caught the attention of the audience. The Venezuelan leader stated, "We must be ready to defend every inch of this land against any threat or aggression, no matter where it comes from." Maduro, who said he would resist attempts to overthrow the government by the US, expressed, "They will not defeat us, because we are invincible."
"WE ARE RECEIVING SUPPORT MESSAGES"
Thanking those who support his country, Maduro said, "Despite the psychological and political war we have been subjected to for months, we are receiving an indescribable amount of support messages." Additionally, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who marched with the demonstrators, stated in his speech that the people are becoming more united every day and are resolutely preserving their will to live freely. Cabello emphasized that they would defend the country with all their might, stating, "Recently, the threats of imperialism and the attacks of those who think they rule the world have increased. Their intention is to seize Venezuela's natural resources."
US AIRCRAFT CARRIER PATROLLED
On the other hand, the US's massive B-52 bomber has been flying over Caracas for days. According to analysts in the region, this move is seen as a show of force. According to recent reports from local sources, the world's largest aircraft carrier, the US Gerald R. Ford, conducted maneuvers off the coast of Venezuela throughout the night. The giant ship circled parallel to the Venezuelan coast. During this time, F-18 Hornet aircraft from the ship took off and patrolled around the capital, Caracas.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The US had placed the Cartel de los Soles criminal organization, which it claims is run by Maduro and senior Venezuelan officials, on its Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) list. Venezuela described this move by the US as an attempt to create a pretext for intervention in the country. It was reported that the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, sent by the US under the pretext of "fighting drug trafficking," had reached the Latin America region with its strike group.
In response, Venezuelan President Maduro announced that he had mobilized 4.5 million militia forces in the country and that they were ready to repel any attack.