The Venezuelan leader accused US President Donald Trump of attempting to orchestrate a regime change in Caracas, warning him that any attack on his country would be immoral, absolutely criminal and pose a “bloody threat”.
Breakdown
- Maduro threatens to declare an armed constitutional republic if U.S. forces attack.
- The U.S. has increased its naval presence near Venezuela, deploying additional ships and personnel. 10s
- Maduro accuses the U.S. of seeking regime change and calls the escalation a major threat. 39s
- Venezuela has stationed 15,000 troops along its coasts and borders and urged civilians to join militias. 56s
- The U.S. has offered a $50 million bounty for Maduro, accusing him of drug trafficking. 1m 22s