US Senator Warns Venezuela‘s Maduro: ‘His Days Are Numbered’
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Rick Scott issued a stark warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, declaring “his days are numbered,” amid escalating tensions between the two nations. The Florida Republican’s statement comes as both Washington and Caracas accuse each other of provocative actions in the Caribbean Sea and following reports of alleged plots and military maneuvers.
The escalating rhetoric and actions signal a deepening crisis with possibly far-reaching consequences for regional stability, international drug trafficking routes, and the already fragile humanitarian situation in Venezuela. The United States has long sought to pressure Maduro’s regime, imposing sanctions and supporting opposition efforts, while Maduro accuses Washington of interference in Venezuelan affairs and attempts to destabilize his government. This latest exchange raises concerns about a possible escalation of conflict, impacting not only Venezuela and the U.S. but also neighboring countries like Trinidad and Tobago.
Recent tensions flared after Maduro’s government claimed to have intercepted a group of alleged mercenaries with ties to the CIA, accusing them of planning a “false flag operation.” Simultaneously, CBS News reported that Washington informed Congress about a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels, following U.S.military actions against vessels operating near Venezuelan waters.
In response to the U.S. actions, Maduro denounced what he called a military provocation. Caracas later announced the cancellation of energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, a nation that participates in naval exercises alongside U.S. forces. Senator Scott’s warning amplifies the increasingly opposed tone,suggesting a potential shift towards more assertive U.S. policy toward Venezuela.
