Overall Highlights

• The U.S. has increased military presence near Venezuela, prompting concerns from the Venezuelan government.
• Venezuela’s government is seeking to strengthen international alliances, particularly with Turkey, amid U.S. sanctions and military threats.
• Protests against U.S. military actions in Venezuela are occurring both in the U.S. and internationally, reflecting a divide in public opinion.
• Venezuela is mobilizing new troops in response to perceived threats from the U.S. military buildup.
• The situation remains tense with ongoing diplomatic efforts from both sides, including calls for dialogue.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• Venezuela is reinforcing its military in response to U.S. threats, swearing in 5,600 new troops amid rising tensions.
• President Maduro is actively seeking to strengthen ties with Turkey, discussing the resumption of flights between Caracas and Istanbul.
• Supporters of Maduro are rallying in Havana, showing solidarity with Venezuela against U.S. sanctions and military actions.
• The Venezuelan government views U.S. travel warnings as an attempt to undermine its sovereignty and stability.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• The U.S. has issued a ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Venezuela, citing critical risks to safety due to the political and military situation.
• Demonstrations against U.S. military actions near Venezuela are taking place, indicating public dissent against potential military interventions.
• U.S. sanctions are impacting Venezuelan figures, including celebrities, highlighting the broader implications of U.S. policy on individuals linked to the Venezuelan government.
• Analysis suggests that the U.S. is reverting to aggressive military postures reminiscent of historical ‘gunboat diplomacy’ in Latin America.

Sources

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

1. [es-VE] El B-52H Stratofortress, pieza clave de la Fuerza Aérea de Estados Unidos por más de seis décadas - El Universo (12/7/2025)
2. [es-VE] Los países del Caribe que apoyan a Estados Unidos frente a Venezuela (y los aliados que Maduro perdió) - El Comercio Perú (12/7/2025)
3. [es-VE] Reúnen simpatizantes en La Habana apoyo a Venezuela y a Maduro –… - elcomentario.ucol.mx (12/7/2025)
4. [es-VE] Venezuela en zona roja: Estados Unidos ordena “No viajar” por riesgo crítico - Martí Noticias (12/7/2025)
5. [es-VE] Venezuela. Presidentes Maduro y Erdogan favorecen reinicio de vuelos entre Caracas y Estambul - Resumen Latinoamericano - (12/7/2025)
6. [es-VE] Venezuela - Estados Unidos HOY, EN VIVO: el presidente de Turquía le pidió a Maduro “mantener abierto el diálogo” con Trump - Clarin.com (12/7/2025)
7. [es-VE] Maduro conversa con Erdogan y coinciden en restablecer ruta aérea de Turkish en Venezuela - Banca y Negocios (12/6/2025)
8. [es-VE] Maduro, la Navidad y las Fuerzas Armadas - Tiempo Argentino (12/6/2025)
9. [es-VE] Maduro y Erdogan hablan por teléfono sobre despliegue militar de EEUU cerca de Venezuela - El Nuevo Herald (12/6/2025)
10. [es-VE] Turkish Airlines podría retomar vuelos a Venezuela pronto: Maduro conversó con el presidente turco - El Estímulo (12/6/2025)
11. [en-US] Sanctions hit Venezuelan star over gang links - The Express Tribune (12/7/2025)
12. [en-US] Venezuela And Trump – Analysis - Eurasia Review (12/7/2025)
13. [en-US] Demonstrators gather to protest against U.S. military action against Venezuela - Reuters Connect (12/6/2025)
14. [en-US] Venezuela swears in 5,600 new troops amid US military build-up - Inquirer.net (12/6/2025)
15. [en-US] Trump Crackdown Sends More Migrants Back to Venezuela - The Tico Times (12/6/2025)
16. [en-US] Demonstrators protest U.S. military strikes on boats near Venezuela - USA Today (12/6/2025)
17. [en-US] Caribbean showdown: Venezuela mobilizes new 5.6K troops - Shafaq News - شفق نيوز (12/6/2025)
18. [en-US] Gainesville residents protest U.S. policy on Venezuela - WCJB (12/6/2025)
19. [en-US] What Does the Latest U.S. Military Build Up in Puerto Rico Mean? - Norwood News (12/6/2025)
20. [en-US] Trump reverting to 1920s–30s ‘gunboat diplomacy’ in Venezuela: ex-CIA officer - Tehran Times (12/6/2025)