Venezuelan President Maduro Accuses US of “Inventing a New Infinite War”

Speaking at an event in Caracas, Maduro criticized the U.S. for escalating military deployments near Venezuela, calling it a manufactured pretext for war. “They are inventing a new infinite war. They promised never to get involved in wars again, yet now they are concocting a new conflict that we can prevent,” he said.

Maduro questioned whether the American public truly supports such actions: “Does the U.S. want another Vietnam-like war? Do its people really back a war against Venezuela, Colombia, and the Caribbean?” He also rejected U.S. drug-trafficking allegations as “exaggerated, crude, and completely baseless,” emphasizing Venezuela’s status as a coca-free nation.

Military Buildup & Readiness
Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López warned that U.S. naval and air forces are inching closer to Venezuelan waters, calling it “the greatest threat in over a century.” He affirmed Venezuela’s preparedness: “We are here, unafraid and undeterred, fulfilling our duty to defend every inch of our land.”

• The U.S. has intensified anti-drug operations in the Caribbean, including seizing vessels and deploying warships near Venezuela.
• President Trump previously authorized expanded military action against drug cartels, with Defense officials hinting at regime-change readiness.
• Maduro has mobilized 4.5 million militia members, vowing to repel any aggression.
• International criticism mounts over U.S. interdictions, deemed violations of maritime law.