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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
CARACAS, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — Venezuela faces "the biggest threat our continent has faced in the last 100 years" as the United States increases its naval presence near the country's territorial waters, President Nicolas Maduro said Monday.
At a press conference, the Venezuelan leader called the US actions “unjustified” and “an absolutely criminal threat.”
According to the president, eight US Navy ships with 1,200 missiles and one nuclear submarine are targeting Venezuela.
The United States is exerting so-called “maximum pressure” this time by military means. In response to this, Venezuela has declared maximum readiness for defense, N. Maduro emphasized.
The president assured that Venezuela would not succumb to “blackmail and threats,” adding that his country was peace-loving but would defend its territory if attacked. He announced the launch of a nationwide program to train civilians and create a militia unit to strengthen the country’s defenses.
He rejected US accusations that the Venezuelan government was involved in drug trafficking, stressing that Venezuelan security forces had intercepted large quantities of drugs.
N. Maduro said existing channels of communication with the US government are “severed,” but Venezuela always keeps its diplomatic and dialogue channels open. –0–
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