Thursday, December 18, 2025 -Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has issued a sharp public rebuke of President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure campaign, accusing him of warmongering and colonial-style threats as tensions rise over Venezuela’s oil exports and national sovereignty.
The criticism follows Trump’s order of what he described as a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, alongside increased U.S. naval and military activity in the Caribbean. Caracas has condemned the move as aggressive, irrational, and a violation of international law.
Maduro rejected Trump’s claims about reclaiming “stolen” oil and assets, calling them a pretext for regime change and an attack on Venezuela’s independence. The Venezuelan government says Washington’s actions, including a growing naval presence near its waters, amount to clear external aggression rather than legitimate economic or security measures.
Maduro has called for regional solidarity and warned that foreign intervention could destabilize Latin America, pledging that Venezuela will defend its sovereignty.
International reaction has reflected concern over the sharp escalation, with regional leaders urging restraint and dialogue while energy markets closely monitor potential disruptions.
As Venezuela pushes back against U.S. pressure, the confrontation has become one of the most serious diplomatic flashpoints in the Western Hemisphere, carrying significant risks for regional stability and global oil supplies.
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