24.11.2025 23:50
A decision has been made by the United States that will significantly escalate tensions with Venezuela. Washington has declared Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a leader of a terrorist organization and placed a $50 million bounty on his head. In a statement from the White House, it was said, "We consider the Maduro regime to be illegitimate."
The United States has declared Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a leader of a terrorist organization and placed a reward of 50 million dollars on his head.
THE U.S. DECLARES MADURO A TERRORIST
War drums have begun to sound between the United States and Venezuela. As the possibilities for a potential military operation by Washington strengthen, a decision has come that will further escalate tensions. The U.S. has declared Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a leader of a terrorist organization. Additionally, a reward of 50 million dollars has been placed on Maduro's head.
THE WHITE HOUSE: MADURO'S REGIME IS ILLEGITIMATE
The White House has made a statement regarding the issue. The White House spokesperson stated, "We view Maduro's regime as illegitimate."
TENSIONS BETWEEN THE U.S. AND VENEZUELA
U.S. President Donald Trump had previously issued an order to more effectively utilize the military under the justification of combating Latin American drug cartels.
In this context, the U.S. sent a naval force consisting of submarines and warships to the waters off Venezuela at the end of August, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. military is ready for operations, including regime change in Venezuela.
In response, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that he has mobilized 4.5 million militia forces in the country and is prepared to repel any attack.
USS GERALD R. FORD SHIP OFF THE COAST OF VENEZUELA
The U.S. continuing to target some boats for drug trafficking reasons off the coast of Venezuela has led to criticism from both the Venezuelan government and the international community, with claims that the attacks are "contrary to international law."
It has been reported that the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, and its strike group, sent under the justification of "combating drug trafficking," have reached the Latin America region.