Maduro vows Venezuela is 'impenetrable' as US warships near Caribbean
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Venezuela's President declares that Venezuela is “impenetrable” amid rising tensions with the US after Trump ordered warships to the Caribbean.
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People wait in line to sign up to enlist during a national enlistment campaign called by the government, at Simon Bolivar square in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 (AP)
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared his country “impenetrable” in response to Washington’s latest military buildup in the Caribbean. The remarks came after US President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of warships and Marines under the pretext of combating drug cartels.
Speaking during a military ceremony in Caracas, Maduro, dressed in military uniform, rejected any possibility of foreign interference. “There is no way they can enter Venezuela,” he stated, adding that external pressures have only strengthened the Venezuelan government.
Maduro condemned the US naval presence as a siege that violates the UN Charter, arguing that such actions have backfired. “Today, after 20 days of uninterrupted siege, we are stronger than yesterday. We have more national and international support,” he stressed.
In August 2025, Washington deployed three guided-missile destroyers, the USS Gravely, USS Jason Dunham, and USS Sampson, near Venezuelan territorial waters. The deployment included more than 4,000 Marines and sailors, sparking widespread condemnation across Latin America.
Maduro denounced the move as “immoral, criminal, and illegal,” describing it as a direct attempt to impose regime change.
Regional responses
Maduro expressed gratitude to Colombian President Gustavo Petro for deploying 25,000 troops to the Catatumbo region along the shared border. He described the move as an act of unity between Venezuela and Colombia in preserving peace and protecting their territories.
Beyond Colombia, Venezuela received strong backing from regional allies. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned Washington’s deployment of troops at the XIII Extraordinary Summit of ALBA-TCP, warning that US militarization threatens regional stability.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also reaffirmed support for Venezuela, calling US unilateral measures “baseless” and “unacceptable”.
At the XIII Extraordinary Summit of ALBA-TCP Heads of State and Government, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel delivered a forceful denunciation of the #Trump administration’s latest measures targeting #Venezuela.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) August 21, 2025
Diaz-Canel began by condemning #Washington’s actions as a clear… pic.twitter.com/RhB5RJBIhz
US deploys warships and Marines to Caribbean
Trump’s executive order authorized extensive operations against what he described as Latin American drug cartels, prompting the deployment of a naval task force that includes a submarine and seven warships. According to US military officials, 4,000 Marines are also being sent to the region.
The move coincides with Washington doubling the bounty on Maduro from $25 million to $50 million, accusing him of leading the so-called “Cartel de los Soles” without evidence.
#Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has denounced Washington’s announcement of a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of President Nicolas #Maduro, calling it a "circus" and a desperate distraction from #US domestic troubles.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) August 8, 2025
US Attorney General Pam Bondi… pic.twitter.com/6ytcCjGV8Q
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil dismissed the claims as a “ridiculous smokescreen” and part of a broader “media circus” to justify aggression.
Defending Venezuela’s 'sacred lands'
Accompanied by Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez and senior commanders, Maduro vowed earlier this month that no “empire” would ever touch Venezuela’s “sacred lands” or those of South America.
Caracas has since mobilized 4.5 million militia members nationwide and deployed 15,000 troops to the Colombian border. Naval patrols with warships and drones were also ordered to monitor the Caribbean coast.
The President of #Venezuela, #NicolasMaduro, has ordered 15,000 troops to the #Colombian border in response to what he described as escalating threats from the #UnitedStates.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) August 26, 2025
This follows the provocative deployment of at least three #US warships carrying over 4,000 Marines and… pic.twitter.com/L61rUWEZ7m
Maduro emphasized that these measures, along with military exercises such as the Bolivarian Shield 2025 drills, are aimed at ensuring full territorial control and resisting foreign destabilization attempts.
