Overall Highlights

• Nicolas Maduro claims Venezuela is not a threat and emphasizes its role as a guarantor of security in the Americas.
• The U.S. is increasing military presence near Venezuela, citing concerns over drug trafficking and security threats.
• Maduro accuses the U.S. of illegal operations in the Caribbean, while U.S. sources highlight sanctions and military strategies against Venezuela.
• There are contrasting views on the legitimacy of U.S. military actions and sanctions, with Venezuelan sources framing them as aggressive and unjust.
• Both sides are engaged in a war of narratives regarding security and sovereignty.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• Maduro insists that Venezuela does not pose a threat and is instead a source of security for the continent.
• He accuses the U.S. of conducting illegal operations in the Caribbean and calls for regional cooperation against external threats.
• Maduro applauds the meeting between Colombian President Petro and Venezuelan opposition figures, suggesting a willingness for dialogue.
• Venezuela received a flight with migrants from the U.S., highlighting ongoing migration issues amid geopolitical tensions.
• Maduro claims victory over the Tren de Aragua gang and urges neighboring countries to collaborate on security.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• U.S. sources report on the military buildup near Venezuela, emphasizing the need for action against drug cartels.
• The U.S. government maintains that sanctions are necessary to address human rights abuses and corruption in Venezuela.
• Reports indicate a timeline of U.S. military actions and strategies aimed at countering perceived threats from Venezuela.
• U.S. outlets highlight the evolving narrative around military strikes and their justification in the context of drug trafficking.
• Activists in the U.S. are organizing protests against military action in Venezuela, calling for peace and diplomatic solutions.

Sources

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

1. [es-VE] Maduro insiste en que Venezuela no representa una amenaza y acusa a EE.UU. de operaciones ilegales en el Caribe de cara a 2026 - El Imparcial (12/6/2025)
2. [es-VE] Nicolás Maduro: “Venezuela no es una amenaza, es garantía de seguridad en todo el continente americano” - 24horas (12/6/2025)
3. [es-VE] Maduro asegura que Venezuela es garantía de seguridad en todo el continente americano - ABC (12/6/2025)
4. [es-VE] Venezuela. Maduro aplaude el encuentro entre Petro y opositores venezolanos - Resumen Latinoamericano - (12/6/2025)
5. [es-VE] Venezuela recibe un nuevo vuelo con 172 migrantes procedentes de Estados Unidos, en medio del cierre del espacio aéreo - Ecuavisa (12/6/2025)
6. [es-VE] Venezuela - Estados Unidos HOY, EN VIVO: últimas noticias del conflicto entre Maduro y Trump, este 5 de diciembre - Clarin.com (12/6/2025)
7. [es-VE] Maduro dice que Venezuela venció al Tren de Aragua y pide a países vecinos trabajar juntos en seguridad - Gestión (12/6/2025)
8. [es-VE] Estados Unidos. ¿Por qué Trump amenaza a Venezuela? La respuesta está bajo tierra: minerales estratégicos - Resumen Latinoamericano - (12/6/2025)
9. [es-VE] Nicolás Maduro pide a la policía y militares de Venezuela considerar ’todas las formas de lucha armada’ en medio de tensiones con Estados Unidos - ELTIEMPO.COM (12/5/2025)
10. [es-VE] Presidente Maduro: «Nadie le va a arrebatar la tierra al pueblo de Venezuela» - teleSUR (12/5/2025)
11. [en-US] Venezuela-U.S: Venezuela Is Not a Threat, Says Maduro Amid US Military Buildup - WION (12/6/2025)
12. [en-US] How the White House account of September boat strike has evolved - BBC (12/6/2025)
13. [en-US] Venezuela: Overview Of US Sanctions Policy – Analysis - Eurasia Review (12/6/2025)
14. [en-US] A timeline of the US military’s buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats - Chicago Tribune (12/5/2025)
15. [en-US] Arbitrary Sanctions Threaten Development Rights of 76 Nations, Venezuela Warns - Orinoco Tribune (12/5/2025)
16. [en-US] A timeline of the US military’s buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats - Ottumwa Courier (12/5/2025)
17. [en-US] A timeline of the US military’s buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats - Goshen News (12/5/2025)
18. [en-US] New flight suspensions leave Venezuela nearly isolated - upi.com (12/5/2025)
19. [en-US] Military build-up off Venezuela as US security strategy pledges “lethal force to defeat drugs cartels” - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (12/5/2025)
20. [en-US] “No War on Venezuela” Las Vegas Peace Activists to Hold Rally Protesting Military Action Against Venezuela - CODEPINK - Women for Peace (12/5/2025)