As U.S. warships and troops gather in the Caribbean, Mr. Maduro threatened an “armed fight” in response to any military action. He also appealed for peace.
President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela would not back down while facing a U.S. naval buildup. But many in the country doubt a confrontation will come at all.
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela during a parade in Caracas earlier this year. Mr. Maduro said on Monday that he was deploying 4.5 million militiamen around the country.
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