Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro threatened to declare a 'republic in arms' if US forces attacked Venezuela, responding to increased US military presence in the Caribbean. He described the US actions as a grave threat and urged Venezuelans to prepare for defense. Maduro's government has deployed over 15,000 troops, while US President Trump continues to push military action against drug cartels. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil criticized the US narrative on drug trafficking, and opposition leader María Corina Machado supported the US deployment. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)