Through a message posted on Truth Social, the president stated that his Administration will prevent any maritime movement that does not have Washington's approval and also boasted about the wide military presence and active missiles in the region, a message interpreted as a clear warning to the Chavista regime.
Trump's announcement has triggered an immediate reaction in Caracas, where President Nicolás Maduro has tried to downplay the political impact by resorting to propaganda. Amid the growing diplomatic crisis, the Venezuelan leader has once again promoted his pacifist song, this time in a rock version, with which he claims to defend peace against what he considers foreign aggression.
However, the festive tone contrasts with the firmness of the official statement from the Venezuelan government, which has outright rejected Washington's decision and has labeled the blockade as a "grotesque threat". Maduro's government accuses the United States of violating international law and using military and economic pressure as a political tool.
The escalation between the United States and Venezuela is keeping the international community on alert and threatens to further aggravate instability in the region.