Tensions are rising again between Caracas and Washington as Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro issues a fresh warning to the United States over sanctions, oil tanker seizures, and increased U.S. military activity in the Caribbean. Maduro says Venezuela “will not become a colony” or surrender control of its natural resources, accusing the U.S. of trying to fabricate a “virtual reality” about the country. He condemned the seizure of sanctioned oil tankers — including ships such as the supertanker Bella 1 — as “theft and hijacking,” and vowed to pursue legal action through the United Nations. While reiterating he is open to respectful dialogue, Maduro warned that Venezuela will defend its sovereignty as U.S. warship deployments reach levels not seen in decades. The standoff continues to fuel fears of a broader diplomatic and naval showdown. <br /> <br /> <br />#VenezuelaUSShowdown #MaduroWarning #USVenezuelaTensions #OilTankerSeizures #VenezuelaSovereignty #CaribbeanMilitaryBuildUp #MaduroVsUS #ChinaBacksVenezuela #VenezuelaOilCrisis #USWarshipsCaribbean #BreakingNews #VenezuelaNews #USForeignPolicy #GlobalTensions #NavalShowdown #MaduroSpeech #UNLegalAction #StrategicResources<br /><br />~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~
