Venezuela's Maduro Prepares State of Emergency Declaration Amid Rising U.S. Military Presence in Caribbean

Sep 30, 2025 04:35 am CST

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is poised to declare a state of emergency in response to perceived U.S. military threats, as American naval forces increase their presence in the Caribbean. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez revealed that special powers have been prepared allowing Maduro to act swiftly on defense matters, following U.S. operations that have already destroyed suspected drug vessels and resulted in multiple fatalities in the region.