Core Viewpoint - Venezuelan President Maduro ridiculed U.S. accusations of him being a dictator, emphasizing his lack of elite education and military training, while accusing the U.S. of military threats and intentions to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves [1] Group 1 - Maduro's speech was delivered on October 31 to the Caribbean Peace and Defense Council, where he questioned the legitimacy of the U.S. claims against him [1] - He highlighted the absence of formal education in prestigious institutions as a counterargument to the dictatorship label [1] - The U.S. has been accused of escalating military threats against Venezuela, with Trump recently making statements about potential ground attacks, although he denied any decisions have been made [1]