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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."

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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced on March 18 that Gen. Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez would replace Gen. Vladimir Padrino Lopez as defense minister, ending Padrino's tenure of more than a decade in the role.

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced on March 18 that Gen. Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez would replace Gen. Vladimir Padrino Lopez as defense minister, ending Padrino's tenure of more than a decade in the role.

Padrino, who became defense minister in October 2014, had been sanctioned by the U.S. over alleged drug trafficking and his support for former President Nicolas Maduro, who was captured in a U.S. military operation on Jan. 3.

Padrino, who became defense minister in October 2014, had been sanctioned by the U.S. over alleged drug trafficking and his support for former President Nicolas Maduro, who was captured in a U.S. military operation on Jan. 3.

Gonzalez Lopez, 65, who faces U.S. and EU sanctions over alleged human rights abuses and corruption, previously served as Venezuela's domestic intelligence chief and later worked at state oil company PDVSA under Rodriguez.

Gonzalez Lopez, 65, who faces U.S. and EU sanctions over alleged human rights abuses and corruption, previously served as Venezuela's domestic intelligence chief and later worked at state oil company PDVSA under Rodriguez.

Rodriguez also announced a broader cabinet reshuffle, appointing electrical engineer Rolando Alcala as minister of electric energy and Jorge Marquez Monsalve as minister for habitat and housing.

Rodriguez also announced a broader cabinet reshuffle, appointing electrical engineer Rolando Alcala as minister of electric energy and Jorge Marquez Monsalve as minister for habitat and housing.

The day after Padrino's removal, Rodriguez announced the replacement of all senior military commanders, including new appointments to lead the Army, Navy, Aviation, National Guard and Militia.

The day after Padrino's removal, Rodriguez announced the replacement of all senior military commanders, including new appointments to lead the Army, Navy, Aviation, National Guard and Militia.

A U.N. fact-finding mission said last week that Venezuela's repressive apparatus remains largely intact, while Rodriguez's government has released hundreds of political prisoners and passed a general amnesty law since Maduro's capture.

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Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, executed a sweeping restructuring of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces (FANB) leadership, marking a major shift in Caracas’ power structure after months of institutional strain.

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, executed a sweeping restructuring of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces (FANB) leadership, marking a major shift in Caracas’ power structure after months of institutional strain.

The reshuffle extended across the entire military hierarchy, including new leadership for the Strategic Operational Command as well as the army, navy, air force, and National Guard, signaling a broad reorganization of Venezuela’s armed forces structure.

The reshuffle extended across the entire military hierarchy, including new leadership for the Strategic Operational Command as well as the army, navy, air force, and National Guard, signaling a broad reorganization of Venezuela’s armed forces structure.

The overhaul came less than 24 hours after Rodríguez appointed intelligence chief Gustavo González López as defence minister, replacing longtime Defence Minister Vladímir Padrino López after more than a decade in office.

The overhaul came less than 24 hours after Rodríguez appointed intelligence chief Gustavo González López as defence minister, replacing longtime Defence Minister Vladímir Padrino López after more than a decade in office.

Rodríguez further appointed Jorge Márquez Monsalve as housing minister to advance policies to ensure access to dignified housing, while electrical engineer Rolando Alcalá was named minister of electric energy to oversee and strengthen the national power system.

Rodríguez further appointed Jorge Márquez Monsalve as housing minister to advance policies to ensure access to dignified housing, while electrical engineer Rolando Alcalá was named minister of electric energy to oversee and strengthen the national power system.

Officials said the overhaul is part of broader institutional reforms intended to strengthen cohesion and improve overall effectiveness within the military leadership following recent internal challenges and leadership changes.

Officials said the overhaul is part of broader institutional reforms intended to strengthen cohesion and improve overall effectiveness within the military leadership following recent internal challenges and leadership changes.

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