by Douglas Jones
Venezuela has flatly rejected any form of negotiation with the United States following reports of U.S. military strikes and escalating tensions between both countries.
Speaking after the incident, Venezuela’s Defence Minister, , declared that the country would not submit to pressure or dialogue imposed under military aggression. He described the alleged U.S. actions as a grave violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty and international law, stressing that the Venezuelan armed forces remain fully mobilised and united.
“We will not negotiate our independence, our dignity, or our sovereignty,” Padrino López said, adding that Venezuela would resist any foreign military presence on its soil.
The statement comes amid heightened uncertainty over claims that U.S. forces targeted parts of the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, and conflicting reports surrounding the fate of President . Venezuelan authorities insist the country is under attack and have activated national defence and security protocols.
The government in Caracas maintains that Washington is pursuing a regime-change agenda under the guise of law enforcement and security operations. Officials accuse the of fabricating justifications to legitimise what they describe as an act of aggression against a sovereign nation.
Venezuela has called on its military, security agencies, and citizens to remain vigilant, insisting that the country will not surrender, capitulate, or enter talks under threat of force.