During a nationally televised event, Nicolás Maduro stressed the impossibility of forced administration in Venezuela, declaring that any government deemed illegitimate “would not last even 47 hours,” and stressed that the country would refuse to hand over its constitution, sovereignty and resources to foreign interests. Maduro expressed this position as international pressure on his government mounts and amid a situation marked by an increase in economic sanctions and external policies favoring alternative governments. As Europa Press reports, the situation has been exacerbated by new US restrictions, including the blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers and the requirement to return crude oil shipments on the condition that they are American assets.
Just days earlier, in a telephone conversation with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, Maduro expressed concern about what he described as ongoing external aggression against Venezuela, citing recent actions by the US government. In this context, Caracas officially called for the urgent convening of the UN Security Council to address the situation, as detailed by Europa Press. The president described Washington’s current policy as “open and criminal aggression,” alluding to the tightening of sanctions and the blockade of the national oil fleet, as well as the recent designation of the Venezuelan government as a “terrorist organization” by the US authorities.
The chronicle of the Venezuelan state broadcaster VTV agreed with the European agency, emphasizing that this panorama of diplomatic confrontation has affected trade relations, with a direct impact on the flow of hydrocarbons to international markets and on the stability of markets in the region. According to Europa Press, the Venezuelan government has described these measures as attempts at foreign intervention aimed at changing the country’s political system through economic pressure and support from international actors for an internally unrecognized government.
In response, Maduro has pushed forward a series of efforts at multilateral organizations to reveal Caracas’ official position and enlist the support of the international community against toughening U.S. policies. According to reports from Europa Press and VTV, these consultations reflect the Venezuelan executive’s intention to legitimize its positions in multilateral scenarios and strengthen regional diplomatic relations to withstand external pressure.
During his public intervention, the Venezuelan president proposed South American integration as the main mechanism to combat possible attempts at interference, called for the cooperation of neighboring countries and emphasized the relationship with Colombia. According to him, only a joint response by the nations in the south of the continent would guarantee the existence of legitimate governments and maintain peace in the region. According to Europa Press, Maduro called for a “perfect union” of Colombia’s armed forces and social sectors, extending this to the civil and military authorities of other neighboring countries.
Maduro based this approach on the principles of Bolivarian doctrine, arguing that the “permanent union” between peoples represents an essential resource in the face of external challenges. The VTV channel highlighted that the president described the figure of Simón Bolívar as a symbol of solidarity and mutual defense in the region, stressing the importance of strengthening binational relations and preventing any fragmentation that could benefit the interests of foreign powers.
Europa Press noted that Maduro’s speech contained concrete references to the “divide and rule” strategy and warned that there was a real danger that powers outside the region would seek to isolate Venezuela from its traditional allies, particularly Colombia. These declarations were also addressed to social movements, citizens and political actors of the neighboring country and reinforced the idea of solid integration as a fundamental tool to deter possible threats to South American stability.
According to reporting by VTV and Europa Press, the current environment has led to an increase in the Venezuelan government’s initiatives to obtain support in multilateral diplomatic meetings, with the aim of consolidating the defense of national sovereignty and maintaining the ability to govern in the face of attacks due to economic sanctions. The government continues to emphasize the validity of the Bolivarian doctrine as the main basis for maintaining peace and integrity in South America and highlights its strategy of social and internal political mobilization as an argument against the alleged lack of legitimacy of any external government seeking to establish itself in the country.
As Europa Press reports, the official narrative from Caracas is that local experience and social participation are key factors in rejecting a foreign-sponsored political administration, and insists on the lack of sufficient support to sustain such a project. The speech also highlights that US pressure, along with tightening trade controls and sanctions, is creating growing challenges for local economies and the stability of energy markets.
While these restrictions impact the oil sector’s income and exchange capacities, broadcaster VTV and Europa Press explained that the Venezuelan government’s strategy focuses on strengthening internal and regional unity as a priority response to the crisis. Caracas argues that a contiguous region represents the most effective barrier against any intervention or destabilization scenario promoted by external factors, and reiterates the call on the peoples and governments of South America to reject any policies that promote division or instability.
As the economic confrontation intensifies, diplomatic stances and demands for integration are taking a central place on the public agenda of the Venezuelan executive. According to information from VTV and Europa Press, the constant defense of sovereignty, collective defense and rejection of initiatives considered interventionist continue to guide Caracas’ strategy on the international stage.
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