Political and military tensions are increasing Venezuelawhile opposition leader Maria Corina Machado launched a direct appeal to the Armed Forces and, in parallel, to the government Nicolas Maduro strengthen the mobilization of civilian militias.
Machado, anti-Chavismo and reference figure Nobel Peace Prizehe invited “people who obey famous commandments“President Maduro to lay down his arms and disobey the government.”The fateful moment was near”, he said in a message released on social media, in line with increasing international pressure on the Caracas regime.
The government’s response was not long in coming. Minister of Home Affairs Diosdado Cabelloconsidered one of Maduro’s most influential allies, urged civilian militias to be ready to intervene.”anytime“. Speaking at the swearing-in of the Bolivarian Bases Committee (CBI) department, Cabello stated that aUS military aggression “it could happen at any time”, calling on the Chavista paramilitary structures to exercise maximum vigilance.
Analysts point out that, although a total invasion by the US remains unlikely, American mobilization – including aircraft carriers, submarines and special forces – and Venezuelan military action, with massive exercises by popular militias, are creating instability. In this scenario, Machado aims to channel international pressure and internal discontent surrounding the peaceful transition, while Maduro and his government lift the curtain on national defense, calling for popular mobilization and a military ready to repel any external threat.
Meanwhile, senior Trump administration officials remain steadfast three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for a possible military operation in Venezuela, amid a growing US military presence in the Caribbean. Last Friday, Trump signaled that a decision on whether to take military action against Venezuela would be made soon. “I can’t tell you what will happen, but I’ve already decidedhe told reporters on Air Force One.
One of the officials said a small group met on Wednesday, followed by a larger meeting on Thursday attended by the vice president JD VanceMinister of Defense Pete Hegseth and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen Dan Caine. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
