Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has publicly accused the United States of orchestrating a covert operation to destabilize his government. Speaking at a rally in Caracas on Thursday, Maduro claimed that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been deployed to Venezuela under the pretext of combating drug trafficking, but with the true objective of regime change. This assertion follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s acknowledgment of CIA activities in the region.
Maduro described this as the most explicit threat from a U.S. administration to date, vowing that Venezuela would resist any foreign intervention. He alleged that the CIA has been actively undermining Venezuela for over two decades, supporting coups across Latin America. Maduro also accused Washington of employing psychological tactics to sow division and fear among Venezuelans, while emphasizing the unity of the country’s leadership and citizens.
Furthermore, Maduro suggested that Venezuela’s abundant natural resources, including oil, gas, and gold, are the primary drivers of U.S. interference. He framed the situation as part of a broader pattern of U.S. interventionism in the region, aimed at securing economic and geopolitical advantages.
The Venezuelan president’s remarks have escalated tensions between the two nations, raising concerns about the potential for further destabilization in the region. This development comes amid ongoing economic and political challenges in Venezuela, which has been grappling with hyperinflation, shortages, and international sanctions.