Hey fam! On December 1, 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took center stage in Caracas, promising total loyalty to his supporters amid growing U.S. pressure. He rallied thousands shouting, “We do not want a slave’s peace…Colony, never. Slaves, never.” 😤🌟
At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump faces intense scrutiny back home. His crackdown on drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Pacific has already killed dozens, sparking bipartisan calls in Congress for a vote before any strike inside Venezuela. 🇻🇪⚖️
Lawmakers, including members of Trump’s own party, are probing the September 2 operation after reports that survivors of the first strike were killed in a follow-up attack. Defense officials will soon brief congressional committees as questions mount. 🕵️♂️📋
Meanwhile, Trump warns any country linked to fentanyl or cocaine trafficking is a potential target — not just Venezuela. He even hinted at land strikes happening “soon” and pointed fingers at nations like Colombia in his bold public address. 🌎💊
In a surprising twist, Pope Leo urged dialogue over military action, suggesting economic pressure as a path forward. And although Trump had suggested closing Venezuelan airspace, repatriation flights for migrants have resumed, with over 13,000 people returning home this year under tighter U.S. immigration measures. 🕊️✈️
With regional tensions soaring, stay tuned for updates as this unfolds. For young global citizens in South and Southeast Asia, it’s a reminder of how international policies on drugs, migration, and military force ripple across borders. 🌍✨
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Maduro pledges loyalty to Venezuelans as Trump faces scrutiny at home
cgtn.com
