🇻🇪 Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez declared the nation will 'prevail with dignity' following what he called a U.S. military attack in the early hours of January 3, 2026. In a fiery televised address, Padrino Lopez urged citizens and armed forces to unite against what he framed as a threat to national sovereignty, stating: 'Justice is not measured in firepower, but in the strength of our convictions.'
⚔️ The announcement comes amid rising global tensions, though independent verification of the alleged attack remains limited. Analysts suggest this could signal a new phase in Venezuela-U.S. relations, with young activists across Latin America already trending #HandsOffVenezuela on social platforms.
🌍 While details stay murky, the minister's call for unity resonates with Venezuela's youth-led resistance movements. 'This isn't just about borders,' said Caracas university student María González, 22. 'It's about who gets to write our story.'
