Just just just,
The President of Venezuela suddenly announced!
On September 30, 2025, Venezuelan President Maduro announced the launch of the consultation process for the "External Turmoil Order", clearly warning that any military aggression by the United States will trigger the full entry into force of the national emergency decree.
The "External Turbulence Order" is not an ordinary declaration of a state of emergency, its peculiarity lies in the pre-establishment of trigger mechanisms, according to the disclosure draft, the decree automatically comes into force when any of the following conditions are met: foreign troops enter the committee's airspace or territorial sea, international organizations through the authorization of arms resolution, and the establishment of a foreign military force in the territory of Venezuela.
The decree authorizes the president to: seize all civil communications facilities, suspend constitutional safeguards, and directly command state-level administrative agencies within 72 hours of entry into force.These powers go far beyond the scope of the 2019 Guaidó crisis, indicating that Venezuela is prepared to cope with more severe situations.
In August 2025, the U.S. Southern Command deployed a "Ford" aircraft carrier battle group in the Caribbean to conduct simulated landing exercises.
Intelligence reveals a more hidden threat, with the U.S. Drug Administration recently listing Venezuela as a “major drug dealer”, which is often a precursor to military operations.
Venezuela learns from historical events. When Guaido proclaimed himself the "interim president" in 2019, the Venezuelan government was initially passive due to the lack of legal tools to deal with the hybrid war. The new decree specifically lists "recognition of parallel governments" as an act of external aggression, which can immediately freeze the assets of relevant parties.
What is more far-reaching is the reflection on the Iraq war. After studying the controversy over the legality of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, Venezuelan legal experts explicitly required the army to "stick to urban street fighting" in the event of invasion. This preset battlefield planning aims to increase the cost of aggression.
In 2024, the Russian Commission signed the Joint Defense Memorandum of Understanding, which established a radar station on the island of Laochira to monitor a large part of the Caribbean Sea.
But the Venezuelan side avoids excessive dependence.The decree emphasizes the "principle of self-defense", and all decision-making rights are reserved to the Venezuelan side.This design uses both foreign aid and prevents abduction, reflecting the wisdom of small countries in the game of great powers.
Once activated, the Venezuelan National Petroleum Corporation (PDVSA) will launch the “ghost ship” program: the tanker shuts off the positioning system and continues to export through pre-set routes.
Venezuela's central bank has completed the test of the digital currency system and can continue transactions with allies through blockchain technology when the international settlement system (SWIFT) is cut off. This kind of technical reserve has greatly reduced the effect of economic blockade.
The "External Turbulence Order" established a level response system. The first level mobilized only the Bolivarian militia (active 200,000), the second level called the reserve (up to 500,000), and the third level launched the general defense. This gradual design avoided premature social shocks.
Venezuela draws lessons from the experience of the Ukrainian IT army and sets up a civilian hacker team, which is responsible for carrying out cyber counterattacks against the enemy in times of crisis. This asymmetric force has low cost but strong deterrence.
Venezuela laid out legal countermeasures in advance. Preventive proceedings have been filed in the International Court of Justice, alleging that the United States violated the principle of prohibiting the use of force in the Charter of the United Nations. This "law first" strategy sets the narrative framework for possible future conflicts.
Venezuela has pushed the Organization of American States to pass the “prohibition of preventive self-defense” resolution, which, despite U.S. opposition, has received support from key countries such as Mexico and Argentina.
In line with the new decree, the Venezuelan army has adjusted its defensive posture, changed the S-300VM air defense system from a fixed position to a mobile deployment, purchased Iranian small drones to strengthen border monitoring, and built a second command center on the outskirts of the capital. These measures improve the resilience of the system.
The mid-term elections in 2026 will risk losing Latin votes in a military adventure; the U.S. military will face the Ukrainian crisis and the Taiwan situation simultaneously; and more importantly, the anti-U.S. sentiment of the Venezuelan people will rise and the cost of the occupation will be far more than expected.
Intelligence assessments suggest that even a successful overthrow of Maduro could lead to a guerrilla war more complex than Afghanistan, a risk calculation that makes the United States more inclined to sanctions than military options.
Neighboring countries such as Brazil and Colombia are in trouble.On the one hand, they are pleased to see a regime change and on the other hand they are concerned about the refugee shock.President Lula of Brazil expressed his opposition to any military solution, and Colombia, despite permitting the use of the base, refused to participate in joint operations.
This regional atmosphere makes it difficult for the U.S. to form a multinational force similar to that of the 1991 Gulf War, and the lack of regional-backed military operations will question the legitimacy.
China is the largest creditor to Venezuela, holding $19 billion in debt, and the second largest buyer of Venezuela’s oil.
But Chinains a cautious balance, opposing regime change on the one hand and avoiding direct involvement on the other.
Maduro's "external turmoil decree", which is a legal document on the surface, is a centralized expression of national survival wisdom.When small nations face the threat of superpowers, this strategy of combining domestic law with international law, integrating military preparation and social mobilization, could become a model of defense for vulnerable nations in the new era.
The most profound revelation of this crisis is that in the game of great powers in the 21st century, military advantage is not equal to political victory. Through sophisticated legal design, accurate risk calculation and a firm will of the people, small nations can also find room for survival under the pressure of strong nations.
Venezuela launches “external turmoil order” consultation process in response to US threat
Central TV News 2025-09-30 08:40 Beijing
The President of Venezuela suddenly announced!
On September 30, 2025, Venezuelan President Maduro announced the launch of the consultation process for the "External Turmoil Order", clearly warning that any military aggression by the United States will trigger the full entry into force of the national emergency decree.
The "External Turbulence Order" is not an ordinary declaration of a state of emergency, its peculiarity lies in the pre-establishment of trigger mechanisms, according to the disclosure draft, the decree automatically comes into force when any of the following conditions are met: foreign troops enter the committee's airspace or territorial sea, international organizations through the authorization of arms resolution, and the establishment of a foreign military force in the territory of Venezuela.
The decree authorizes the president to: seize all civil communications facilities, suspend constitutional safeguards, and directly command state-level administrative agencies within 72 hours of entry into force.These powers go far beyond the scope of the 2019 Guaidó crisis, indicating that Venezuela is prepared to cope with more severe situations.
In August 2025, the U.S. Southern Command deployed a "Ford" aircraft carrier battle group in the Caribbean to conduct simulated landing exercises.
Intelligence reveals a more hidden threat, with the U.S. Drug Administration recently listing Venezuela as a “major drug dealer”, which is often a precursor to military operations.
Venezuela learns from historical events. When Guaido proclaimed himself the "interim president" in 2019, the Venezuelan government was initially passive due to the lack of legal tools to deal with the hybrid war. The new decree specifically lists "recognition of parallel governments" as an act of external aggression, which can immediately freeze the assets of relevant parties.
What is more far-reaching is the reflection on the Iraq war. After studying the controversy over the legality of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, Venezuelan legal experts explicitly required the army to "stick to urban street fighting" in the event of invasion. This preset battlefield planning aims to increase the cost of aggression.
In 2024, the Russian Commission signed the Joint Defense Memorandum of Understanding, which established a radar station on the island of Laochira to monitor a large part of the Caribbean Sea.
But the Venezuelan side avoids excessive dependence.The decree emphasizes the "principle of self-defense", and all decision-making rights are reserved to the Venezuelan side.This design uses both foreign aid and prevents abduction, reflecting the wisdom of small countries in the game of great powers.
Once activated, the Venezuelan National Petroleum Corporation (PDVSA) will launch the “ghost ship” program: the tanker shuts off the positioning system and continues to export through pre-set routes.
Venezuela's central bank has completed the test of the digital currency system and can continue transactions with allies through blockchain technology when the international settlement system (SWIFT) is cut off. This kind of technical reserve has greatly reduced the effect of economic blockade.
The "External Turbulence Order" established a level response system. The first level mobilized only the Bolivarian militia (active 200,000), the second level called the reserve (up to 500,000), and the third level launched the general defense. This gradual design avoided premature social shocks.
Venezuela draws lessons from the experience of the Ukrainian IT army and sets up a civilian hacker team, which is responsible for carrying out cyber counterattacks against the enemy in times of crisis. This asymmetric force has low cost but strong deterrence.
Venezuela laid out legal countermeasures in advance. Preventive proceedings have been filed in the International Court of Justice, alleging that the United States violated the principle of prohibiting the use of force in the Charter of the United Nations. This "law first" strategy sets the narrative framework for possible future conflicts.
Venezuela has pushed the Organization of American States to pass the “prohibition of preventive self-defense” resolution, which, despite U.S. opposition, has received support from key countries such as Mexico and Argentina.
In line with the new decree, the Venezuelan army has adjusted its defensive posture, changed the S-300VM air defense system from a fixed position to a mobile deployment, purchased Iranian small drones to strengthen border monitoring, and built a second command center on the outskirts of the capital. These measures improve the resilience of the system.
The mid-term elections in 2026 will risk losing Latin votes in a military adventure; the U.S. military will face the Ukrainian crisis and the Taiwan situation simultaneously; and more importantly, the anti-U.S. sentiment of the Venezuelan people will rise and the cost of the occupation will be far more than expected.
Intelligence assessments suggest that even a successful overthrow of Maduro could lead to a guerrilla war more complex than Afghanistan, a risk calculation that makes the United States more inclined to sanctions than military options.
Neighboring countries such as Brazil and Colombia are in trouble.On the one hand, they are pleased to see a regime change and on the other hand they are concerned about the refugee shock.President Lula of Brazil expressed his opposition to any military solution, and Colombia, despite permitting the use of the base, refused to participate in joint operations.
This regional atmosphere makes it difficult for the U.S. to form a multinational force similar to that of the 1991 Gulf War, and the lack of regional-backed military operations will question the legitimacy.
China is the largest creditor to Venezuela, holding $19 billion in debt, and the second largest buyer of Venezuela’s oil.
But Chinains a cautious balance, opposing regime change on the one hand and avoiding direct involvement on the other.
Maduro's "external turmoil decree", which is a legal document on the surface, is a centralized expression of national survival wisdom.When small nations face the threat of superpowers, this strategy of combining domestic law with international law, integrating military preparation and social mobilization, could become a model of defense for vulnerable nations in the new era.
The most profound revelation of this crisis is that in the game of great powers in the 21st century, military advantage is not equal to political victory. Through sophisticated legal design, accurate risk calculation and a firm will of the people, small nations can also find room for survival under the pressure of strong nations.
Venezuela launches “external turmoil order” consultation process in response to US threat
Central TV News 2025-09-30 08:40 Beijing