The United States Vice President has said that Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, has now realised that former President Donald Trump “means what he says” following recent US military action involving Venezuela. The comment suggests that Washington wanted to send a strong message that it is ready to act when it believes its interests or security are threatened.

According to the Vice President, the operation was not meant to start a wider conflict but to show firmness and deterrence. He said the US had repeatedly warned the Venezuelan government about its actions and that ignoring those warnings had consequences. The message, he said, was aimed at stopping further escalation and protecting regional stability.

The development has sparked different reactions around the world. Some countries have criticised the US action, calling it too aggressive, while others say it shows leadership and resolve. Analysts warn that rising tension between the US and Venezuela could affect peace in Latin America and worsen the humanitarian and economic problems already facing Venezuelans.

Meanwhile, the Venezuelan government has condemned the US move and described it as a violation of its sovereignty. Officials in Caracas say they will resist foreign pressure and defend the country’s independence, even as international calls grow for dialogue and peaceful solutions.