Brazil Expresses Concern Over Increased US Military Presence Near Venezuela
President Lula da Silva warns of potential conflict, calls for diplomatic solution.
BRASILIA - Brazil has voiced significant concern regarding the escalating US military presence in the Caribbean sea, near the coast of Venezuela.President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged a swift resolution to the rising tensions, stating the need to find a solution “before the conflict begins.”
The Pentagon has reportedly deployed ample naval assets, including large warships and aircraft carriers, to the region. This deployment occurs amidst controversial US actions against vessels allegedly linked to a Venezuelan-led drug trafficking operation. Caracas vehemently denies these accusations.
“I am very concerned about the military deployment that the United States has placed in the Caribbean Sea,” president Lula told reporters during the G20 Summit in South Africa on Sunday, November 23, 2025, as reported by Globo News.
According to Reuters, citing unnamed US officials, Washington is preparing to initiate operations against Venezuela in the coming days. Sources indicate a potential covert operation to begin the effort, with the possibility of considering the overthrow of President Nicolás Maduro.
President maduro has consistently refuted US allegations of drug trafficking, asserting that these claims serve as a pretext for regime change attempts and the pursuit of Venezuela’s natural resources.
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