Trump x Maduro: Understand the climb of tensions between US and Venezuela; chronology

Donald Trump, president of the US, and Nicolás Maduro, leader of Chavismo in Venezuela Kevin Lamarque and Manaure Quintero/Reuters a video released by US President Donald Trump showed the moment when US military attacked a vessel in the Caribbean on Tuesday (2). According to the US government, the boat was loaded with drugs, and 11 people died. A day earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stated that Venezuela would enter a “armed struggle” if assaulted. ✅ Click here to follow the G1 international news channel on WhatsApp situations mark the escalation of tensions between the two countries and increases speculation about a possible US military intervention in Venezuela. The clash between Trump and Maduro is not from now. In 2017, in his first term, Donald Trump even spoke of “military option” to Venezuela. In January 2019, Maduro broke diplomatic relations with the US a few hours after Juan Guaidó declare himself interim president and receive support from Washington and Brazil. At the time, the threat of an American military intervention circulated again. Already in March 2020, the US formally accused mature of narcoterrorism and offered a reward of $ 15 million for information that led to the capture of leader Chavista. Understand below how the crisis has unfolded in recent days: August 7, 2025: Reward on August 7 this year, the United States raised to $ 50 million (about $ 270 million) the reward for information leading to arrest or conviction of Nicolás Maduro. The announcement was made by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The US had already announced, on July 28, a poster offering $ 25 million for capturing the Venezuelan leader. According to Bondi, the value was doubled because Maduro represents a threat to national security of the United States and would be, in her words, “one of the largest drug traffickers in the world.” August 8, 2025: Maduro government responds to Venezuela Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez, went to TV on August 8 to counter US accusations against Maduro. One day after the Trump government doubled the reward for information about Maduro, the Venezuelan Armed Forces commander classified the statements made by the departments of state and justice as “fools.” Vladimir Padrino Lopez also had a reward set by the US for information about him, as well as Diosda Cabello Rondón, Interior Minister, Justice and Peace. August 14, 2025: US begins to send troops on August 14, information arose that the United States would be sending troops to Latin America to face threats to drug cartels in the region. According to two sources heard by Reuters agency, the US Department of Defense has moved air and naval forces to the south of the Caribbean Sea. The movement occurred after Trump secretly signed an order authorizing the Pentagon to use military power in Latin American countries in combating drug trafficking. The information was revealed in a report by The New York Times. August 19, 2025: “All strength” against Maduro the US government spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on August 19 that Trump would use “all the strength” against the Venezuelan regime. “Maduro is not a legitimate president. He is a fugitive and head of a US -accused drug trafficking cartel. Trump is prepared to use the entire American force to stop drug trafficking,” Leavitt told journalists in the White House. Trump government says it will use ‘all the strength’ against Maduro in Venezuela on the same day, Maduro announced the mobilization of 4.5 million militians in response to what he called the “threats” of the United States. “I will activate this week a special plan to ensure coverage, with over 4.5 million militia, from all over the national territory, prepared, activated and armed militias,” announced in an act broadcast by TV by ordering “tasks” in the face of “the renewal of the US” threats “against Venezuela. Just that week, the United States moved three war ships to the south of the Caribbean, near the Venezuela coast, claiming to combat threats from drug cartels, according to news agencies. August 28, 2025: Maduro visits Maduro troops appears in a military uniform and speaks of ‘defending sovereignty’ Nicolás Maduro appeared by military uniform by visiting troops on August 28, the same day when US war ships began to arrive in the southern Caribbean. Maduro spoke of “defending national peace and sovereignty” against a “psychological war” employed by Donald Trump’s government and said the Colombian government has teamed up with Venezuelans’ efforts to reinforce border safety. “Today I can say, after 20 days straight from ads, threats, psychological war, 20 days of siege against the Venezuelan nation, that today we are stronger than yesterday, more prepared to defend peace, sovereignty and territorial integrity than yesterday – much more,” said the Venezuelan leader. August 29, 2025: Venezuela calls for help to the UN The Venezuela government sent a letter to the United Nations (UN) a letter asking for the advancement of the fleet sent by the US government to the Caribbean. In the text signed by Nicolás Maduro and addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Caracas requested that the UN demands that Donald Trump’s government cancels naval operation on the way to Venezuela coast. And called Trump’s offensive “very serious threat.” Letter sent by Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, on August 27, 2025. Promoting/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela 1 September 2025: Maduro speaks of ‘armed struggle’ Maduro speaks of armed struggle in Venezuela on Monday, Maduro has promised that Venezuela will enter an “armed struggle” if began. He also indicated that eight US military vessels were close to the country. At a rare press conference, Maduro stated that war ships, besides a submarine, “point” to the Venezuelan territory and carry about 1,200 missiles, all directed to Venezuela. The president classified the shipping of vessels as “the biggest threat to Latin America of the last century” and stated that Venezuela will not bow to external pressures. Also on Monday, the government of Guyana, a historic rival of Venezuela, expressed support for US military foray into Caribbean waters. Caracas reacted by accusing the neighboring country of fostering a “war front” on the continent. Venezuela and Guyana wage one of the main territorial disputes in Latin America by controlling the Essaquibo region, Guianense territory that Caracas claims. In 2024, Maduro promoted a referendum on the annexation of the area and stated that most of the votes were favorable. September 2, 2025: USA attacks the Caribbean Video boat shows USA attacking the Caribbean boat a video released by Trump, showed the moment when US military attacked a vessel in the Caribbean on Tuesday. According to the US government, the boat was loaded with drugs, and 11 people died. On a social network, Trump said US military attacked the Tren de Aragua group boat. The Venezuelan gang is classified as a terrorist organization by the US government. Military Power of Venezuela. Gui Sousa/Art Team G1 Venezuela Profile Bruna Azevedo/G1 *Under the supervision of Ricardo Gallo Videos: More assisted from G1

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