Maduro Accuses U.S. of Using CIA to Topple His Government

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday accused the United States of trying to overthrow his government, following President Donald Trump’s confirmation that he authorised CIA operations in Venezuela under the guise of fighting drug trafficking.

Speaking at a public event in Caracas, President Maduro said the CIA had been deployed with the goal of regime change. He called it the most direct threat yet from a U.S. administration and warned that the country would resist any foreign intervention.

“The CIA has been sent to Venezuela for regime change,” Maduro said. “No U.S. government has so openly ordered this agency to kill, overthrow or destroy other countries.”

Maduro alleged that the CIA has been working against Venezuela for over two decades, supporting coups across Latin America. He accused Washington of using psychological warfare to divide and intimidate Venezuelans but insisted the country’s leadership and people remain united.

He also claimed that Venezuela’s vast oil, gas, and gold reserves are the real motive behind U.S. interference.