US warplane flyover Venezuelan airspace threat to regional peace: Cuba
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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounces the illegal entry of US warplanes into Venezuela's airspace, calling it a threat to regional peace and security.
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Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations, in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP)
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla strongly condemned the illegal incursion of US warplanes into Venezuela's flight information region.
In a statement posted on X, Rodríguez Parrilla warned that such actions pose a threat to regional peace, security, and stability, reaffirming that “Latin America and the Caribbean are a region of peace.”
Denunciamos la incursión ilegal de aviones de combate de EEUU en la región de información de vuelos de #Venezuela.
— Bruno Rodríguez P (@BrunoRguezP) October 3, 2025
Alertamos que estas acciones constituyen una amenaza a la paz, la seguridad y la estabilidad regionales.
América Latina y el Caribe es #ZonaDePaz. pic.twitter.com/W3idiSAW33
Warplanes spotted near coastline
On Thursday, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced that five warplanes had been detected flying near the Venezuelan coast, labeling the maneuver “a provocation that threatens national sovereignty and violates international law.”
Padrino López added, “We will not accept intimidation or aggression from any foreign power and will exercise our full right to defend national sovereignty.”
Maduro orders military drills
In response, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared that a nationwide military training exercise will be held on Saturday. The drills will focus on organizational preparedness in command, control, and communication, engaging all units of the national armed forces.
Maduro confirmed that the Bolivarian militias, including national and regional leadership and the comprehensive defense zones, will take part in the exercises across multiple municipalities.
US stirs tensions in Caribbean
Tensions between Caracas and Washington continue to rise. The United States, which has imposed sanctions on Venezuela's government, is reportedly planning to expand military operations near Venezuelan waters under the pretext of anti-drug enforcement.
According to regional media, the US has dispatched eight warships to the Caribbean and deployed F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico, steps viewed by Caracas as aggressive and provocative.
In response, thousands of Venezuelans rallied in the capital last week, expressing support for Maduro and their readiness to defend national sovereignty. The Venezuelan military conducted defense drills showcasing its capacity to deter any potential incursion.
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