Venezuela’s Maduro Accuses US of Forging War as Aircraft Carrier Approaches
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims the United States is fabricating a war against him amid the presence of the USS Gerald R. Ford near the country's coast.
CARACAS: Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has accused the United States government of forging a war against him as the world’s largest warship, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R.
Ford, approaches the South American nation.
In a national broadcast on Friday night, Maduro alleged that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is 'fabricating a new eternal war.'
The U.S. government has intensified its pressure on Maduro by bringing the USS Gerald R.
Ford, capable of hosting up to 90 aircraft and attack helicopters, closer to Venezuelan waters.
In response, Maduro stated, "They promised they would never again get involved in a war and they are fabricating a war that we will avoid".
Trump has previously accused Maduro, without providing evidence, of leading the organized crime gang known as Tren de Aragua.
Maduro rejected these claims, describing them as part of an 'extravagant narrative, a vulgar, criminal, and totally fake one.' He also emphasized that Venezuela is not involved in cocaine production.
The U.S. military has reportedly destroyed several boats off the Venezuelan coast for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking into the United States.
These attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 43 individuals.
Tren de Aragua, which originated within a Venezuelan prison, is not known to have a significant role in global drug trafficking but has been implicated in activities such as contract killings, extortion, and human smuggling.
Maduro has faced widespread criticism for being accused of electoral fraud in last year’s election.
The United States and other countries have called for him to step down.
Ford, approaches the South American nation.
In a national broadcast on Friday night, Maduro alleged that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is 'fabricating a new eternal war.'
The U.S. government has intensified its pressure on Maduro by bringing the USS Gerald R.
Ford, capable of hosting up to 90 aircraft and attack helicopters, closer to Venezuelan waters.
In response, Maduro stated, "They promised they would never again get involved in a war and they are fabricating a war that we will avoid".
Trump has previously accused Maduro, without providing evidence, of leading the organized crime gang known as Tren de Aragua.
Maduro rejected these claims, describing them as part of an 'extravagant narrative, a vulgar, criminal, and totally fake one.' He also emphasized that Venezuela is not involved in cocaine production.
The U.S. military has reportedly destroyed several boats off the Venezuelan coast for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking into the United States.
These attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 43 individuals.
Tren de Aragua, which originated within a Venezuelan prison, is not known to have a significant role in global drug trafficking but has been implicated in activities such as contract killings, extortion, and human smuggling.
Maduro has faced widespread criticism for being accused of electoral fraud in last year’s election.
The United States and other countries have called for him to step down.
