The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, who assumed his third term after a controversial re-election, stated that the country will not be intimidated by any threat and warned those who seek to harm the nation that justice will reach them. During an event in Caracas, Maduro highlighted the determination of the Venezuelan people to advance toward their independence and freedom, emphasizing that they will not allow external aggression.
"Let no one make a mistake about Venezuela; Venezuela deserves respect," declared Maduro at the event broadcast by the state channel Venezolana de Televisión. The leader rejected the threats and assured that justice will come to those who attempt to harm the country. In response to criticisms from the United States, Maduro stated that Venezuela will continue to advance in its economic recovery process with the efforts of all citizens.
Donald Trump's decision to end licenses for the export of Venezuelan crude oil starting March 1 has been interpreted by Caracas as an attempt to damage the nation. Despite this, Maduro emphasized that the economic recovery of Venezuela has been achieved thanks to internal efforts and the determination of the Venezuelan people to build a new economic model.
The exit of the oil company Chevron represents a setback for the Venezuelan economy, as the company significantly contributed to the reactivation of oil production in the country. Trump's measure is expected to affect the inflow of foreign currency in Venezuela, which could impact the stability of the exchange rate and inflation in the country. Despite external pressures, Maduro emphasized that the economic recovery of Venezuela does not depend on third parties, but on the internal efforts of the nation.
