Overall Highlights

• Tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. are escalating, with military posturing from both sides.
• Venezuela’s government claims resilience against U.S. threats, while the U.S. intensifies pressure on Maduro’s regime.
• The designation of Venezuelan groups as terrorist organizations by the U.S. is seen as an attempt to undermine Maduro’s support.
• There is a growing fear in Venezuela of potential military conflict with the U.S., contrasting with some hope for political change.
• The Venezuelan diaspora is divided on U.S. military strategies, reflecting differing opinions on intervention.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• The designation of the ‘Cártel de los Soles’ as a terrorist organization is viewed as a direct attack on Venezuela’s sovereignty.
• Maduro asserts that the U.S. will not succeed in destabilizing Venezuela, emphasizing national resilience.
• There are concerns about the potential for war with the U.S. amidst ongoing military threats and maneuvers.
• Venezuela is working to restore air traffic after U.S. warnings affected flight operations, indicating a focus on maintaining international connections.
• Maduro expresses gratitude for international support, framing it as essential to countering U.S. aggression.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• The U.S. is ramping up military presence in the Caribbean as part of a strategy to counteract Venezuelan influence from China and Russia.
• U.S. military preparations are underway, indicating a serious approach to potential action against Venezuela.
• The U.S. has labeled additional Venezuelan groups as terrorist organizations, intensifying pressure on Maduro’s government.
• There is a focus on ensuring that military actions are justified and supported by the U.S. public, reflecting concerns over intervention.
• The Venezuelan diaspora in the U.S. shows mixed feelings about military intervention, highlighting a divide in opinions on how to address the crisis.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [es-VE] Qué cambia con la designación del Cártel de los Soles como organización terrorista y qué puede pasar con Maduro - El Comercio Perú (11/25/2025)
2. [es-VE] Exfuncionario de Donald Trump lanzó advertencia sobre la tensión con Venezuela para derrocar a Nicolás Maduro del poder: ‘No tenemos un plan’ - ELTIEMPO.COM (11/25/2025)
3. [es-VE] Venezuela, entre la esperanza de librarse de Maduro y el miedo a una guerra con Estados Unidos - ABC (11/25/2025)
4. [es-VE] Nicolás Maduro anunció que ’no van a poder con Venezuela’ en medio de la tensión por el despliegue militar de Estados Unidos - ELTIEMPO.COM (11/25/2025)
5. [es-VE] Trump hace planes para hablar con Maduro por teléfono y no se descarta ‘dispararle’, reporta Axios - Primicias (11/25/2025)
6. [es-VE] Tras advertencias a vuelos emitida por Estados Unidos, gobierno de Venezuela se reunió con aerolíneas para restablecer tránsito en en su espacio aéreo - ELTIEMPO.COM (11/25/2025)
7. [es-VE] Avavit: Alerta de Estados Unidos afecta 33 vuelos semanales hacia Venezuela - Correo del Caroní (11/25/2025)
8. [es-VE] Tensión entre EE.UU. y Venezuela, en vivo: última hora de Maduro, Trump, reacciones y más - CNN en Español (11/25/2025)
9. [es-VE] Venezuela: Maduro agradece carta de Raúl Castro por su cumpleaños - Cuba Si (11/25/2025)
10. [es-VE] Presidente Maduro agradece apoyo internacional y enfatiza la invencibilidad de Venezuela ante intentos de desestabilización - Cuatro F (11/25/2025)
11. [en-US] US ramps up pressure on Venezuela; possible push to stop China & Russia influence - The National Desk (11/25/2025)
12. [en-US] Maduro dances to his own peace track while US ramps up Caribbean show of force - Fox News (11/25/2025)
13. [en-US] U.S. Warship Blocks Russian Tanker’s Path to Venezuela, Escalating Tensions in the Caribbean - Travel And Tour World (11/25/2025)
14. [en-US] U.S. military prepping for action against Venezuela - thv11.com (11/25/2025)
15. [en-US] Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela - AP News (11/25/2025)
16. [en-US] Venezuelan Diaspora Divided on Trump’s Military Strategy - The New York Times (11/25/2025)
17. [en-US] U.S. expands military presence in Caribbean amid tensions with Venezuela - FOX 13 Seattle (11/25/2025)
18. [en-US] US labels another Venezuelan group as terrorist, ramping up pressure - Reuters (11/25/2025)
19. [en-US] Opinion | The Incomprehensible March Toward Regime Change in Venezuela - The New York Times (11/25/2025)
20. [en-US] Deadly airstrikes and a military buildup: how the US pressure campaign against Venezuela has unfolded in the Caribbean - The Guardian (11/24/2025)