Venezuela’s Maduro says U.S. is ‘fabricating’ a war as aircraft carrier approaches Caribbean
Summary
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused the U.S. of creating a war against Venezuela as a U.S. aircraft carrier moved closer to the country. Maduro also began steps to revoke the citizenship of opposition leader Leopoldo López, whom he says is promoting foreign intervention in Venezuela. The tension comes as U.S. forces destroy boats suspected of drug trafficking near Venezuela, leading to fatalities.Key Facts
- President Maduro claims the U.S. is starting a war against Venezuela as the USS Gerald R. Ford approaches.
- The aircraft carrier can host up to 90 airplanes and helicopters.
- Maduro is seeking to revoke the citizenship of opposition leader Leopoldo López for allegedly encouraging an invasion.
- López supports U.S. military actions in the Caribbean and opposed Maduro's government.
- The U.S. has attacked several boats near Venezuela suspected of drug trafficking.
- 43 people have died in these U.S. attacks on suspected drug boats.
- Maduro was accused of election fraud, and several countries, including the U.S., do not recognize his leadership.
- López, who was previously imprisoned in Venezuela and now lives in Spain, rejected the move to revoke his citizenship.
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