On August 29, Venezuelan Vice President Rodriguez warned that a possible U.S. military action against Venezuela would seriously threaten peace and stability in Latin America, and that Venezuela was prepared to respond to any situation triggered by U.S. warships deployed in the Caribbean.
Rodriguez said that the proximity of US military forces to the Venezuelan coast would be considered a direct threat, and Venezuela would respond firmly.
Recently, the United States, in the name of "fighting drug trafficking", decided to deploy vessels in the Caribbean waters near Venezuela, raising regional national concerns.Venezuela's Foreign Minister Hill released a government communiqué on social media on 28 said that Venezuela has submitted an official letter to UN Secretary-General Guterres through its permanent delegation to the United Nations, condemning the recent hostile actions of the United States against Venezuela.