Maduro decries CIA campaigns justifying aggressions in region
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Maduro slams the CIA over Latin American coups, citing Chile, Nicaragua, and media campaigns against Venezuela’s Bolivarian movement.
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President Maduro inaugurates works carried out through the National Popular Consultation in Comuna 4,000 of La Segundera, Aragua (Venezuelan Presidential Presence)
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the historical role of the CIA in Latin American interventions and the media war against its leaders during a visit to the “General Rafael Urdaneta” Commune, located in Cagua's Sucre municipality.
“First, to stain Chávez; then, to stain Maduro; and with that campaign justify anything against our country,” he stated, referring to invasions and overthrowings of presidents of Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Chile, and Nicaragua.
Drawing a parallel to Venezuela's own experience, President Maduro cited the case of Chile, where, after the election of "one of the greatest leaders in Latin America, Salvador Allende" in 1973, the same interventionist "manual" was used. He stressed that in Venezuela, these actions have been overcome, asserting, “They have defeated it with the conscience and courage of the Bolivarian people.”
Regarding Chile, President Maduro explained that after the events of “September 11, 1973, they bombed him, harassed him, and murdered him,” which was followed by an “atrocious dictatorship, with more than five thousand disappeared, with concentration camps.”
Referring to Nicaragua, President Maduro stated that the war against the Sandinista revolution was financed by drug money from Pablo Escobar Gaviria, affirming that “they financed the guerrilla against the Sandinista revolution.”
“They have not let our America be, but America will get its way and Venezuela, ALBA and the Bolivarian, Martí, Morazan revolution for all time will go to the front," Maduro concluded.
US sustains escalation against Venezuela
This comes as the United States continues to escalate its campaign against Venezuela, issuing sanctions, intensifying its military build-up, and continuing to strike boats in the Caribbean.
In early November 2025, Venezuela witnessed its sovereign debt yields surge as financial markets interpreted growing US pressure as a potential trigger for deeper volatility. Bond prices rose even amid mounting concerns over the Maduro government's ability to continue issuing debt under renewed economic and political pressure.
Meanwhile, on November 12, 2025, US naval power in the Caribbean came into sharper focus as the deployment of a major warship sparked speculation that Washington is preparing for imminent action against Venezuela.
In response, the Venezuelan government launched nationwide military exercises on the same day, involving the army, local militias, and community defense units. Officials stated the drills were aimed at preparing to defend airspace and territorial integrity against possible foreign aggression, marking a significant escalation in tensions.
Venezuela additionally launched a nationwide defense system that brought together military, policy, and civilians under a unified command, with state security forces guarding key strategic facilities including electricity grids, water supply systems, and food distribution networks.
This development follows Wednesday's enactment of the Comprehensive Homeland Defense Command law by Maduro, which represents a significant consolidation of military and civilian institutions under a single command.
