Venezuela defence minister vows any CIA operation against country ‘will fail’
(FILES) Venezuela's Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez (R) speaks during a press conference in Caracas on August 27, 2025. (Photo: Stringer/ AFP)
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October 23, 2025

Venezuela defence minister vows any CIA operation against country ‘will fail’

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela’s defence minister said Thursday any CIA operation against his country “will fail,” after United States (US) President Donald Trump authorised covert action against the South American country.

“We know the CIA is present” in Venezuela, Minister Vladimir Padrino said. “They may deploy, I don’t know how many CIA-affiliated units in covert operations… and any attempt will fail.”

Trump last week said he had authorised covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land, after having already started a campaign to hit alleged drug-trafficking boats at sea.

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