Maduro Decries U.S. Aggression as National Consensus Strengthens
In a televised address on September 22, 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned a campaign of psychological, political, diplomatic, and military aggression perceived as initiated by the United States six weeks ago. He asserted that this aggression has galvanized national unity in defense of the country’s sovereignty and peace, reports 24brussels.
Speaking from the “Gran Cacique Maiquetía” hotel in La Guaira, Maduro claimed that Venezuelans have responded with “poise, serenity, and firmness” to the provocations from the U.S. He outlined a U.S. strategy characterized by a false narrative, escalating tensions, and the search for incidents to justify intervention.
Maduro dismissed the narrative surrounding Venezuela, labeling it “extravagant” and “not credible.” He referenced reports from reputable international bodies, including the UN’s World Crime and Crime Organization and the World Customs Organization, which contradict U.S. claims. He argued that contrary to accusations, previous reports from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) aligned with these assessments, highlighting that Washington’s campaign has ultimately failed and instead fostered a consensus among 90% of the Venezuelan populace in support of sovereignty and peace.
Additionally, independent polls indicated a 68% willingness among Venezuelans to defend their country with weapons in the event of aggression, while a staggering 93% expressed disapproval of the U.S. government. Critically viewed opposition figures, such as Leopoldo López, Julio Borges, and María Corina Machado, faced repudiation exceeding 90% among the population.
Recent studies suggest support for Maduro and the Bolivarian government has surged to 61%, marking the highest approval level since his election, according to independent economic research groups. Conversely, backing for the Venezuelan right, often seen as aligned with U.S. interests, has dwindled to just 6%, leading Maduro to assert that it is “practically on the way to disappearing.”
“If they were looking for an effect of political, economic, or psychological weakening of Venezuela, they achieved the opposite,” stated Maduro. He emphasized that external aggression has not only bolstered national unity but also rallied international support from social movements, human rights organizations, and governments within Latin America, the Caribbean, and worldwide.
Against this backdrop, Maduro urged enhanced efforts to defend national sovereignty, peace, and social justice against disinformation campaigns and external threats. He asserted, “For us, freedom has no alternative. It is not freedom or slaves; we will never be slaves of anyone,” invoking the legacies of historical figures such as Simón Bolívar and Hugo Chávez.
“The world and especially the people of the United States do not want more war and even less a war in the Caribbean and South America,” he concluded, reinforcing his stance against foreign intervention.