Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday condemned "coups organized by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)" after the US announced it was considering striking Venezuelan cartels. Maduro criticized US policy, emphasizing his opposition to war and regime change in the Caribbean.
Redaksiya reports that Maduro, in his speech, harshly criticized US policy towards Venezuela, using the phrases "no to war in the Caribbean... no to regime change... no to coups organized by the CIA." Maduro voiced these opinions in response to statements by Donald Trump, who indicated that the US was considering striking Venezuelan cartels. Maduro emphasized that these US actions constitute a threat to Venezuela's sovereignty and stated that his country is ready to defend its independence.
In his speech, Maduro criticized US policy regarding Venezuela, noting that US intervention disrupts stability in the region and increases tension. He called on the US not to interfere in Venezuela's internal affairs and to respect his country's sovereignty. Maduro also stated that US policy concerning Venezuela could lead to conflicts in the region and further escalate the security situation in the Caribbean. Maduro emphasized that Venezuela would take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and would fight against US pressures.