Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has lashed out at U.S. military posturing and sanctions this week, calling Washington's actions "illegal interventionism" during a fiery speech marking the 166th anniversary of the Battle of Santa Inés. 🔥 Thousands gathered in Caracas as Maduro accused America of pushing "regime change policies" through drug war justifications and economic pressure.
⚔️ Military Moves & Oil Crackdowns
The Pentagon made waves this week by seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker allegedly linked to sanctioned entities, while new U.S. sanctions targeted Maduro's family connections. White House officials claim these measures combat drug trafficking, but Caracas calls it "economic warfare." 💸
🌐 Global Reactions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged de-escalation through spokesperson Farhan Haq: "All parties must respect international law to prevent regional destabilization." Meanwhile, Maduro thanked Americans protesting against potential military action – a nod to growing anti-war sentiment stateside. ✌️
What's Next?
With the U.S. vowing more tanker seizures and Venezuela mobilizing regional allies, this crisis shows no signs of cooling. As one Caracas protester told us: "This isn't 2023 anymore – we won't back down." 💥 Stay tuned for updates.
