Venezuela Situation: US Declares War on 'Narco-Terrorism'

[Alma.Innovadora]

Putin and Maduro seal treaty on strategic cooperation and mutual support

Putin y Maduro sellan tratado de cooperación estratégica y apoyo mutuo

Este encuentro tuvo como objetivo profundizar la asociación estratégica entre ambas naciones, ampliando el intercambio en áreas de interés común, que incluyen temas militares, económicos, energéticos, tecnológicos y políticos.

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This meeting aimed to deepen the strategic partnership between the two nations, expanding the exchange in areas of common interest, including military, economic, energy, technological and political issues.

In the field of security, the treaty contemplates military-technical cooperation between Russia and Venezuela, with the purpose of strengthening the defensive capabilities of both countries. The text indicates that these actions will be aimed at guaranteeing stability and sovereignty in the face of external threats.

A Russian transport plane with unspecified cargo lands in Venezuela.

Un avión de transporte ruso con carga no especificada aterriza en Venezuela. – Galaxia Militar

Un avión de transporte ruso vinculado al ejército del país y al antiguo grupo mercenario Wagner aterrizó en la capital venezolana durante el fin de semana, lo que indica un mayor interés ruso en el país latinoamericano.

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An Il-76 can carry up to 50 tons of cargo or up to 200 people. Such aircraft are known to have transported small arms, military supplies and even mercenaries on behalf of Russia in the past. Larger deliveries, such as an S-400 air defense system, would likely require several trips.

Aviacon Zitotrans, operator of the Ilyushin, has a fleet of six transport aircraft and is under sanctions from the United States, Canada and Ukraine for its ties to the Russian military. It has delivered military equipment such as rockets, warheads and helicopter parts worldwide, including regions where the Wagner mercenary group has been active.

The Wagner Group, formerly headed by Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been a key tool used by Russian President Vladimir Putin to expand his country's global geopolitical reach and has been particularly active in Africa, with reports of some activity in Latin America. After the mutiny of the group in 2023, it was absorbed into the Russian army proper, and its African operations became the Russian African Corps.

 

[Beau]

On Tucker's show, Col. MacGregor says Russia told Venezuela they are basically on their own. So I'm guessing Putin is offering military hardware and that's it.

 

[Alma.Innovadora]

and that's it.

Yes.

Since the time of Chavez, a lot of military armament has been updated, a lot of actualization. The problem is that since Venezuela is not a country that lives by war, there is little confidence in defense against a country that has more technology and are experienced murderers.

It doesn't matter how much Russian military technology it possesses. It will not be enough to face so many areas against 3 countries not counting Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador and any other vulture.

If Petro and Lula are removed from the middle, Venezuela will be surrounded and regime change will take place. Personally, I prefer that the government makes the decision to resign and avoid "unnecessary" mortality.

Venezuela's air defenses are the most advanced in Latin America. They would be the first target if the U.S. attacks

https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/10/31/venezuela/defensas-aereas-venezuela-ataque-orix

In September, Caracas showed a video of one of its Su-30s of the 13th Fighter Air Group “Leones”, armed with a Kh-31 “Krypton” anti-ship air-to-surface missile, also of Russian manufacture.

On the other hand, among its many anti-aircraft missile systems, the S-300, the Buk and the Pechora stand out, all of Russian manufacture and designed to attack targets at different altitudes and distances, which the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) calls “Multilayer Aerospace Defense”.

In addition, Venezuela claims to have 5,000 Igla-S portable missiles — also Russian —, operated by a single person and with the ability to shoot down targets at low altitude and short distance.

The S-300VM that Venezuela currently has has a maximum range of 200 kilometers, at a maximum altitude of 30 kilometers. They are the most capable that the country has, and they can shoot down airplanes, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.

Meanwhile, the Buk-M2E can attack targets at a maximum distance of about 40 kilometers, at an altitude of 25 kilometers.

Trinidad and Tobago forces on alert for Venezuelan crisis.

Fuerzas de Trinidad y Tobago en alerta por crisis venezolana – DW – 01/11/2025

El alto mando militar ordenó el regreso a todos los soldados a sus cuarteles, por encontrarse bajo "alerta máxima".

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The military high command ordered all soldiers to return to their barracks, because they were under "maximum alert."

"High Alert: Effective immediately, the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Forces (TTDF) is on ALERT LEVEL ONE. All members must report to their respective bases," the message sent by the armed forces to all officers reads. The police canceled "all permits," according to messages seen by the AFP agency and local press outlets.

For its part, the EFE news agency reported that top commanders held closed-door meetings for several hours on Friday, while all the soldiers were ordered to return to their bases.

Today, the Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Yván Gil, warned that its neighboring countries are the ones that would suffer "the most regrettable consequences of an intervention" by the United States.

Colombian senator ratified categorical support for Venezuela.

Senadora colombiana ratificó respaldo categórico a Venezuela - Últimas Noticias

Jahel Quiroga Carrillo resaltó que la unión cívico, militar y policial constituye un ejemplo histórico y un referente para el mundo

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The Colombian senator, Jahel Quiroga Carrillo, ratified the categorical support of the New Granada government to the government of President Nicolás Maduro, after both nations suffer the attacks of the American empire.

"Here is a message from the government of Gustavo Petro, who is also with you. We are here with all our affection and fraternity, you are not alone, we are the people of Colombia who have also suffered the onslaughts of repression and the Gringos all their lives," said Quiroga Carrillo during his speech at the Popular Assembly in Miranda state.

He also stressed that the main task "is to unite the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean, that is our greatest challenge."

"What you are doing is historical and a reference for all of us. How much we would also like to get to work hand in hand with the public forces, but the public forces, their leaders, their hierarchy, studied at the School of the Americas and that marks a lot," he said and added that the Government of President Gustavo Petro has carried out a purification work of the organism to humanize it.

Faced with this proposal, Quiroga Carrillo denounced that there is a campaign to assassinate the New Granada president, by putting him on a "Clinton list, which is a civil death."

"What the public authorities have not done there against our government and the government has privileged people in need, that option has cost Colombia very dearly," he said.

Yes! a "greatest challenge".

Trump says he is not considering a military attack in Venezuela.

Trump asegura que no considera un ataque militar en Venezuela

El presidente de Estados Unidos desmiente las informaciones que apuntan a una operación inminente

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The President of the United States denies the reports that point to an imminent operation.

”No," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One heading to his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, and they asked him how much truth there was in two publications in the last few hours that claimed that a U.S. military operation in Venezuela is imminent. Is it true that Trump has decided to order that attack? "No, it's not true”" he said, in a more laconic style than usual.

Of course... the orange contradiction in person. "We will not attack, but the CIA has orders to do so."