Venezuela’s Vice President ignited international controversy on Tuesday after publicly declaring that the country’s president had been “abducted,” accusing foreign forces of direct interference and warning that Venezuela is prepared to defend its sovereignty at all costs.
“Our president was abducted. We are ready to defend our land and our resources,” she said during a nationally televised address. “Venezuela will never be a colony.”
The statement alone sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, but the Vice President escalated tensions further by revealing what she described as a disturbing message sent by former U.S. President Donald Trump to Venezuela’s president shortly before the alleged abduction.
While the full contents of the message were not immediately released, officials claimed it demonstrated clear intent and pressure at the highest political level.
The allegations have triggered intense reactions both domestically and abroad, with calls for international investigations growing louder.
In the United States, the claims are fueling public debate and renewed scrutiny of Trump’s foreign policy record, as Americans question how far a U.S. leader would go in dealing with a sovereign nation.
As global leaders await verifiable details, the situation remains volatile, with fears that the dispute could deepen already fragile relations between Washington and Caracas.
