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"There’s no way they [US troops] can enter Venezuela."

"I don't think the USA is going to invade Venezuela."

The Trump administration "has shown no signs so far of clear intent for direct military action."

"No one in their right mind thinks that with 4,500 people you can invade a country that's got mountains, jungle and multiple urban centers."

"It appears as if Mr. Peace President is looking into invading Venezuela under the pretext that the whole country is an illegal drug cartel and Maduro is a fugitive and an illegitimate president."

"It is my belief the United States will invade and Occupy Venezuela by Jan 2026."

Will the US Invade Venezuela?

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, issued a statement emphasizing the country's commitment to peace and calling for balanced international relations with the United States based on sovereign equality and non-interference. She invited the U.S. government to collaborate on a cooperation agenda within the framework of international law.

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Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, issued a statement emphasizing the country's commitment to peace and calling for balanced international relations with the United States based on sovereign equality and non-interference. She invited the U.S. government to collaborate on a cooperation agenda within the framework of international law.

President Trump stated aboard Air Force One that the United States might launch a second military strike on Venezuela if remaining members of the administration do not cooperate with efforts to address drug trafficking and overhaul the oil industry. He indicated the administration would work with remaining regime members rather than push for immediate elections.

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President Trump stated aboard Air Force One that the United States might launch a second military strike on Venezuela if remaining members of the administration do not cooperate with efforts to address drug trafficking and overhaul the oil industry. He indicated the administration would work with remaining regime members rather than push for immediate elections.

In an interview with The Atlantic, Trump issued a warning to Delcy Rodríguez, stating that if she doesn't do what's right, she will pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro. He rejected concerns about regime change, saying rebuilding and regime change in Venezuela is better than the current situation.

In an interview with The Atlantic, Trump issued a warning to Delcy Rodríguez, stating that if she doesn't do what's right, she will pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro. He rejected concerns about regime change, saying rebuilding and regime change in Venezuela is better than the current situation.

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced full military backing for the constitutional succession process, describing the U.S. operation as a cowardly kidnapping. The armed forces activated Full Operational Readiness across the national territory to defend sovereignty and maintain internal order under Rodríguez's interim leadership.

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced full military backing for the constitutional succession process, describing the U.S. operation as a cowardly kidnapping. The armed forces activated Full Operational Readiness across the national territory to defend sovereignty and maintain internal order under Rodríguez's interim leadership.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Meet the Press that the administration expects to see more compliance and cooperation from Venezuela's leadership than previously received. He stated the U.S. would judge Rodríguez on what she does moving forward rather than past statements, declining to provide a timeline for elections.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Meet the Press that the administration expects to see more compliance and cooperation from Venezuela's leadership than previously received. He stated the U.S. would judge Rodríguez on what she does moving forward rather than past statements, declining to provide a timeline for elections.

Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized as Venezuela's elected president from 2024, called for the immediate and unconditional liberation of all political prisoners. He stated that no democratic transition is possible while any Venezuelan remains unjustly imprisoned and emphasized his legitimacy comes from the popular mandate expressed on July 28, 2024.

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Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized as Venezuela's elected president from 2024, called for the immediate and unconditional liberation of all political prisoners. He stated that no democratic transition is possible while any Venezuelan remains unjustly imprisoned and emphasized his legitimacy comes from the popular mandate expressed on July 28, 2024.

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