Por Galo, Maíl
December 3, 2025
In a worrying turn for regional stability, former United States President Donald Trump has publicly announced his intention to «begin attacking Venezuela on the ground» if he returns to the White House. The statement, made [mencionar contexto si se conoce, por ejemplo: durante un mitin de campaña / en una entrevista / en redes sociales]has set off alarms in Caracas and various Latin American capitals, generating strong rejection by the Venezuelan government and several leaders in the region.
The Declarations and their Context
Trump’s words are not new in his rhetoric toward Venezuela, a country that has been under intense scrutiny and sanctions from Washington for years. However, the explicitness of «attacking by land» marks a verbal escalation that, if materialized, would represent a direct military intervention with unpredictable consequences.
- Background: From the beginning of his presidency, Trump maintained a posture of maximum pressure against the government of Nicolás Maduro, implementing extensive economic and diplomatic sanctions. On several occasions, officials in his administration did not rule out «all options,» including the military one, although such a forceful statement about a ground invasion was never reached.
- Motivations: Political analysts suggest that these statements could resonate with a hardline electoral base within the US that advocates a more aggressive foreign policy. They could also be interpreted as a warning to governments considered Washington’s adversaries in the region.
International and Regional Reactions
Trump’s announcement has provoked a wave of reactions globally:
- Venezuela: Nicolás Maduro’s government has strongly condemned the statements, calling them an «unacceptable threat» and a «flagrant violation of international law.» An intensification of internal mobilizations and calls to defend sovereignty is expected.
- Latin America: Several countries in the region have expressed their concern and have reiterated their support for the search for peaceful and diplomatic solutions to the Venezuelan crisis. Organizations like the [Mencionar alguna organización regional, si aplica, ej: CELAC o UNASUR] They could issue statements rejecting any armed intervention.
- International Organizations: The UN and the OAS will probably urge moderation and respect for the sovereignty of states, following their protocols in the face of threats of use of force.
Future Scenarios: A Possible Reality?
The possibility of a ground attack on Venezuela poses a series of complex and risky scenarios:
- Humanitarian Risk: A military intervention would unleash a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions, affecting the civilian population and exacerbating the country’s already precarious economic situation.
- Regional Instability: A conflict of this magnitude could destabilize the entire region, dragging in neighboring countries and creating additional tension fronts.
- Political and Economic Costs: For the United States, a military action of this magnitude would imply a very high internal and international political cost, in addition to considerable economic expense and the risk of a prolonged conflict.
Trump’s statements, although made from the position of former president and potential candidate, cannot be dismissed. The global and regional panorama remains in suspense due to the impact of these words and the uncertainty about the future of relations between the US and Venezuela. The world is watching closely the implications of this rhetorical escalation.
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