US War Scenarios in Venezuela: What Options Does Maduro Face?
The English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and al Jazeera, reports that escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela signal a new phase of confrontation across security,military,and economic spheres. Mutual calculations between Washington and Caracas have further complicated the situation.
U.S. officials have expressed determination to employ varied tools to intensify pressure on Venezuela under the pretext of halting drug trafficking into its territory. Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s statements affirming his country’s capacity to withstand pressures and potential operations have heightened thes tensions.
the first scenario involves enhanced security measures, espionage activities, and special operations within Venezuela. Reuters quoted U.S. officials saying that actions against Venezuela have entered a new stage involving different tactics. Central to this approach is expanded covert security operations led by the CIA as Washington continues pursuing its primary goal of overthrowing Maduro.
The second scenario considers possible ground attacks inside Venezuela following targeted strikes on ships. This might be accompanied by air raids against Venezuelan military positions or infrastructure facilities. This limited military intervention could pave the way for airborne operations facilitated by U.S. intelligence services offering operational support on the ground to ensure success.
The third scenario focuses on increasing economic pressure through continued sanctions and labeling Venezuelan economic activities as linked with terrorist groups. The U.S intends in this case to weaken national assets and damage key economic pillars within Venezuela.
A diplomatic option remains among these possibilities; American officials have confirmed direct talks with Caracas are underway-perhaps preventing extensive or prolonged armed conflict between both sides.
Caracas’ Options Against U.S. Operations
Caracas has formulated several specialized plans to counter these American scenarios, chief among them being a “guerrilla warfare” strategy involving small military units engaged in protracted resistance efforts.
Venezuelan security sources state approximately 60,000 troops from the army and national guard stand ready for a long-term conflict response. Maduro also declared that if necessary, eight million civilians would receive training to defend their country.
The Venezuelan government also relies heavily on intelligence agencies alongside armed groups supporting the ruling party in any potential battle against U.S forces-a thorough mechanism designed to complicate foreign intervention considerably while disrupting battlefield dynamics extensively.
Security sources estimate between 5,000 to 7,000 intelligence operatives plus ruling party supporters may participate under this plan as Caracas seeks reinforcement of its domestic front against foreign infiltration or attempts at destabilization.
while Washington counts on degrading Venezuelan military capabilities and eroding institutional support for Maduro’s government among security organs, Caracas views sustained resistance as a strategy that raises both cost and complexity for any foreign intervention effort.
