Core Viewpoint - The Venezuelan military is conducting exercises based on the assumption of a potential U.S. military invasion, aiming to maintain social order and national defense readiness [1] Group 1: Military Preparedness - Venezuelan Defense Minister Padrino Lopez announced that military exercises are being conducted to prepare for possible U.S. aggression [1] - The exercises are part of the "Independence 200" integrated activation drill, with deployments occurring in Aragua, Falcon, and Sucre states [1] Group 2: U.S.-Venezuela Relations - Relations between Venezuela and the U.S. have been increasingly tense, particularly since early September when the U.S. deployed several warships near Venezuela under the pretext of combating drug trafficking in Latin America [1] - Venezuelan President Maduro accused the U.S. of attempting to instigate regime change through military threats and expanding its military presence in Latin America [1]

委政府表示，美方对委侵略行为以打击贩毒为借口，目的是恐吓施压委政府，以实现"政权更迭"。 美方相关做法将对拉美和加勒比地区的和平、稳定与安全造成重大影响。 委美关系近期持续紧张。9月初以来，美国以"打击拉美贩毒集团"为由在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海域 部署多艘军舰，迄今宣称摧毁至少4艘所谓"运毒船"并打死20余名"毒贩"。美国《纽约时报》6日报道 称，美方已决定"关闭与委内瑞拉的所有外交接触渠道"。 新华社加拉加斯10月9日电（记者田睿）委内瑞拉外长希尔9日在社交媒体平台上说，委政府已致函 联合国安理会主席，要求召开紧急会议讨论美国对委内瑞拉军事威胁。 委政府在信函中说，基于"已证实、合理且客观的信息"，美国可能很快对委发动武装袭击，委方希 望在安理会紧急会议上确认美方行为对和平的威胁性质，并敦促各方采取行动，以终止美方侵略计划。 ...

当地时间10月9日，委内瑞拉政府正式致函联合国安理会，申请召开紧急会议，理由是美国在加勒 比地区的军事行动日益加剧。 据委内瑞拉外长伊万·希尔发布的信息，请求函已递交安理会本月轮值主席、俄罗斯常驻联合国代 表涅边贾。 委内瑞拉方面称，近期在委近海周边出现的导弹驱逐舰、战斗机、特种部队以及核潜艇等军事存 在，"对拉美和加勒比'和平区'构成直接威胁"，敦促安理会尽快回应、审议相关安全风险。 9月初以来，美国以所谓"打击拉美贩毒集团"为由在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海域部署多艘军舰，并宣 称摧毁数艘所谓"运毒船"，造成至少21人死亡。美国还在特立尼达和多巴哥附近海域进行作战舰艇、军 机等军事部署。 另外，近期委内瑞拉官方还通报，挫败一起由"本地恐怖组织"策划的"假旗"行动。该行动图谋在美 国驻委内瑞拉使馆安放爆炸物，以嫁祸委内瑞拉政府，进一步激化两国矛盾。 ...

Core Points - The recent increase in U.S. military presence near Venezuela has raised tensions, with Venezuela condemning U.S. F-35 fighter jets for provocative actions near its coast [3][7] - Venezuela's government views U.S. military actions as attempts to undermine its sovereignty and promote regime change, particularly targeting its oil and gas resources [7][9] - The legality of U.S. military actions against Venezuela has been widely questioned, with critics arguing that the Trump administration has not provided credible legal justification for its operations [5][9] Summary by Sections U.S. Military Actions - The U.S. has deployed multiple warships in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela under the pretext of combating drug trafficking [7] - Venezuela's defense minister stated that the armed forces are on high alert to protect national sovereignty against any U.S. incursions [3] Venezuelan Government's Response - Venezuela has initiated a national military exercise to counter perceived threats from the U.S. and has called for an end to U.S. aggressive posturing [7] - President Maduro accuses the U.S. of using military threats to instigate regime change in Venezuela [3] Legal and Political Implications - A confidential document from the U.S. Department of Defense indicates that the Trump administration classified Venezuelan drug traffickers as armed groups, suggesting a potential legal basis for military action [5] - Critics, including some Democratic lawmakers, argue that the Trump administration lacks credible evidence to support its claims regarding drug trafficking from Venezuela [9]

Core Points - The U.S. military conducted an operation against a "drug trafficking vessel," resulting in the death of four individuals [1][2][3] - The operation took place in international waters near the coast of Venezuela, as stated by U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper [2] - President Trump ordered the strike to protect U.S. interests, according to the White House [3] Group 1 - The Venezuelan Defense Minister, Lopez, announced the destruction of two drug camps operated by Colombian guerrillas [5] - Lopez accused the U.S. of using military force under the pretext of combating drug trafficking to exert pressure on Venezuela [5] - The Cuban Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. for creating excuses to justify military action against Venezuela [4][5] Group 2 - The Cuban government criticized the U.S. for its military buildup in the Caribbean and illegal incursions into Venezuelan airspace [5] - The statement from Cuba warned that direct military action against Venezuela could lead to an unquantifiable armed conflict, threatening peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean [5] - Cuba reiterated its support for the Venezuelan government and called for international efforts to prevent U.S. military actions [5]

Core Points - The Venezuelan Defense Minister announced the destruction of two drug camps operated by Colombian guerrilla organizations [1] - Approximately 36,000 Venezuelan soldiers were deployed in the operation to eliminate drug trafficking camps in Bolívar state and the Catatumbo mountainous region [1] - The Defense Minister criticized the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, claiming it serves as a pretext for coercive actions against Venezuela [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the ongoing military threats from the U.S. government against Venezuela, accusing it of creating excuses for military aggression [1][2]. Group 1 - The U.S. has recently amassed military forces in the South Caribbean region and has illegally sent aircraft into Venezuela's flight information region, resulting in damage to civilian vessels and casualties [1]. - The U.S. has announced an expansion of military operations to land-based actions, which Cuba criticizes as attempts to legitimize larger military actions, violating the UN Charter and international law [1]. - A direct military action against Venezuela is warned to lead to an unquantifiable armed conflict, jeopardizing peace, security, and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean [2]. Group 2 - Cuba reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan government and people, calling on the international community to jointly prevent U.S. military actions to maintain peace in the region [3].

Core Points - The Iranian Defense Minister, Nasserzadeh, emphasized the importance of border security and discussed the threats posed by Israel during his visit to Turkey [1] - Nasserzadeh highlighted the significant outcomes of the visit, particularly in relation to the Syrian issue [1] - He expressed concerns regarding the recent deployment of U.S. military equipment in the region, asserting that the Iranian military must remain in a state of readiness to protect national security [1]

【环球时报报道 记者 白云怡】据委内瑞拉南方电视台23日报道，委内瑞拉首都加拉加斯当天爆发大规 模游行，呼吁保卫委内瑞拉主权与和平，反对美国在加勒比海域的军事威胁。此次游行有委政府官员、 玻利瓦尔民兵组织成员和大量市民参加。 南方电视台援引组织游行的委政府官员的话称，"委内瑞拉不希望遭受入侵、战争，也不希望任何形式 的干涉"，美国政府应停止对委内瑞拉的威胁和攻击。 同日，委总检察长表示，委方请求联合国人权委员会调查美国在加勒比海对委内瑞拉船只发动的袭击， 这些行为构成对该国主权的侵犯。他将美国的袭击称为"连环谋杀和草率处决"。 近期，美国以"打击拉美贩毒集团"为由在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海域部署多艘军舰，导致委美关系持续紧 张。据路透社报道，在23日的联大演讲中，美国总统特朗普再次发表关于打击"委内瑞拉贩毒行为"的强 硬言论，"请每一个向美国走私毒品的恐怖暴徒注意，我们会将你们彻底消灭"。报道称，美国近期对来 自委内瑞拉的所谓"毒品船"进行了至少3次打击。 法国24小时新闻台称，白宫22日拒绝了委总统马杜罗此前提出的与特朗普会谈的请求。马杜罗曾致信特 朗普，否认美国关于他贩毒的指控，并呼吁"通过对话与理解维护西半 ...

委内瑞拉外交部22日警告称，美国的军事威胁对加勒比地区的渔业和旅游业造成了影响。委内瑞拉副外 长利考西表示，美国在委内瑞拉附近的加勒比海域部署多艘军舰违反国际法，委内瑞拉渔业部门遭受骚 扰和恐惧，民众生活在紧张之中。 委欲通过对话解决分歧 美称对委立场未变 当地时间9月22日，委内瑞拉总统马杜罗表示，坚决反对任何形式的侵略或干涉委内瑞拉内政的行为。 委内瑞拉副总统罗德里格斯21日在社交媒体公布了总统马杜罗本月初致美国总统特朗普的信函内容，并 表示美国应停止针对委内瑞拉、加勒比海域和南美洲的军事威胁。马杜罗在信中邀请特朗普通过对话解 决分歧，维护整个西半球的和平。美国白宫方面22日称，马杜罗在信中"重复了很多谎言"，美国政府对 委内瑞拉的立场没有改变，美国认为马杜罗政权是非法的。 马杜罗表示，委内瑞拉渴望和平，并不寻求对抗，但面对任何试图干涉委内瑞拉事务的外来势力，委内 瑞拉都将坚定捍卫其主权。 近期，委美关系持续紧张。美国以"打击拉美贩毒集团"为由在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海域部署多艘军舰。 委内瑞拉则在北部奥奇拉岛进行了为期三天的军事演习，提升面向加勒比海域的战备状态。 委副外长称美部署军舰违反国际法 （文章来源 ...