"The striking remarks this week came on the heels of the U.S. military seizing a Venezuelan oil vessel off the coast of the South American country, and President Donald Trump's comment that Uncle Sam might be keeping the oil. Brandishing the sword of Simon Bolivar during a fiery speech on Wednesday, Maduro sang a rendition of Don't Worry, Be Happy, danced, and urged Venezuelans to fight back."
"The seizure came amid repeated U.S. strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea, which have so far killed over 80 people and created a growing scandal around the killing of those who survived the strikes. Trump has raised the possibility of strikes on land and possibly boots on the ground in Venezuela in his ongoing bid to stop narco terrorism in the area."
Nicolás Maduro brandished Simón Bolívar's sword, sang "Don't Worry, Be Happy," danced, and urged Venezuelans to fight back, calling to stand like warriors. He vowed to "smash the teeth of the North American empire" while emphasizing work, production, and readiness. The U.S. military seized a sanctioned Venezuelan oil vessel, an action that escalated already souring relations after President Trump suggested the U.S. might keep the oil. Repeated U.S. strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean have killed over 80 people and sparked scandal, and Trump has raised the possibility of land strikes or boots on the ground.
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