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In the Caribbean Sea at the beginning of September, undercurrents surge.
Under the banner of "combating drug smuggling", the U.S. Navy sent many warships to attack suspicious ships in the waters near Venezuela.
After several exchanges of fire, several crew members died violently.
The Americans said it was a small ship used by drug traffickers, but the Venezuelan government bite it was an unproclaimed U.S. military casualties of civilians, in the meantime the entire region to the bullshit.
This time, the size is much larger. The U.S. military was not deploying a patrol boat, but a complete fleet.
The U.S. Navy’s warships were “Ali Burke” class destroyers “Gravely”, “Jason Dunham”, “Sampson”, and two bipartisan attack ships “Sulphur Island” and “Saint Antonio”.
This time it was no longer a drug operation, it was basically a naked demonstration of force.The Caribbean Sea became a chessboard, and Venezuela became a chessboard in the palms.
More importantly, the United States 'domestic political acquiescence, on October 8, The U.S. Senate vetoed with 51 to 48 votes the proposal to restrict the use of force by the president, and Trump could continue military operations without considering Congress.
People see behind the crisis not only military adventures but political demands: the Trump administration in the Middle East supports Israel’s defeat, requires a “victory” to reshape the face and find a new battlefield in Latin America.
The atmosphere in Venezuela suddenly became tense. President Maduro ordered the country to a state of defense, and both troops and militiamen were mobilized.
Defense Secretary Lopez claimed that he was organizing military exercises on the premise of "possible invasion by the US military." The purpose is to maintain social order and safeguard national defense.
In the streets there appeared images of the people being trained to use light weapons, the ordinary workers and students also became temporary soldiers, and the whole people's soldiers were not only a gesture of preparedness but also a political oath: even if they were weak and small, they would fight to the end.
But Maduro knew very well that once this confrontation really opened, he would have no chance of winning.
Venezuela's weapons are basically old Soviet-style equipment. Its economy has been in long-term recession and its military expenditure is limited. As long as the U.S. military moves a single unit, it can smash its defense line in a short time.
So Maduro's choice is "two-line parallel"- He’s hard on his mouth and asking for help in the dark, his real bet is diplomacy.
Beginning in October, Venezuela's Congress passed the Strategic Partnership Treaty signed with Russia, which includes cooperation in defense, energy and intelligence.
After Maduro's signature came into force, Russia sent a delegation to Caracas, where the Russian side did not speak publicly during the negotiations, but the sources revealed the rumor.
Russian troops on Venezuelan ships in port. Providing technical assistance and military advisors in exchange for the right to use the base。
It was the first mountain that Maduro sought.
On October 10, the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in the Caribbean.
China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fujin, expressed a clear "three objections". That is, we oppose any act that undermines the purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, the use or threat of use of force in international relations, and the interference of external forces in the internal affairs of sovereign countries。
And demand that the United States immediately stop its actions and solve the problem through multilateral frameworks and legal channels. Although his speech didn't be named, every sentence pricked the other person's heart.
The voice of the Russian representative of Netanjahu became even stronger, expressing directly at the conference: "The US military's attack on civilian ships is a flagrant violation of international law and human rights."
He said that the United States 'actions were not anti-drug actions, but "geopolitical operations" and wanted to use war to change the Venezuelan regime.
At the Security Council meeting, the United States delegation remained silent, but with no means of reconciliation.
This scene of the Security Council is the epitome of global wrestling.
China and Russia jointly oppose the unilateral actions of the United States, both supporting Venezuela and defending its position in the international system, China is more willing to use diplomacy to ease the situation and safeguard regional stability; Russia thus expands its strategic influence in Latin America.
For Maduro, this is the "international shelter umbrella" he needs most.
But things in Latin America are not over yet. Colombia President Gustavo Petro publicly accused the US military of "accidentally injuring its citizens" and asked the international community to intervene in the investigation.
Dominica and Nicaragua have also expressed concern that the U.S. move will trigger a “regional chain response.”
It can be said that this U.S. "non-declared war" has pushed the whole of Latin America back into the cold war-style opposition.
From the current situation, although the U.S. Commission did not open fire, the confrontation between the two sides has extended to the diplomatic, public opinion and military three fields of battle.
Maduro hopes to "delay time". He wants the world to see the aggressive attitude of the United States, and he also wants external aid to be steady and steady. The more Trump delays, the higher the political risk he will bear.
China's position is still clear, Foucault said in the Security Council that no one can take anti-drugs and anti-terrorism as excuses to crush other people's sovereignty. China supports cooperation within the framework of the UN Convention on Drugs, not letting the military go by.
The exit of this word has been accompanied by some conciliation, and the discussion outside the Security Council has also begun to turn aside, and the United States has to suffer some damage.
Today's Caribbean Sea seems calm, but in fact the waves are undercurrent.
Every warship route is testing the bottom line, and every diplomatic speech is a game of war and peace. Maduro guards his country and gambles on a future, not seeking victory, but seeking survival.
The wind of October still blows, who shoots first dares not to say.
But what is certain is that this "dark arrow" is no longer a Latin American game. It is a mirror that photographs the cracks of the world, and also the calculations between the great powers.
References:
1. "Representative of China: China is deeply concerned about the tension caused by the United States in the Caribbean" 2025-10-11 11:35| Source: World Wide Web
The three states of eastern Venezuela launch the “independence 200” exercise 2025-10-12 09:15 PM Source: China Youth Network
3. "Chinese Representative: Urge the United States to immediately stop relevant actions!" 2025-10-11 14:16 |Source: Red Star News