According to US President Donald Trump, the United States will temporarily govern Venezuela.

CARACAS/WASHINGTON – According to US President Donald Trump, the United States will temporarily govern Venezuela until it is possible to safely transfer power to a new administration. Trump made this statement today at a press conference in Washington. However, it was not entirely clear from his statement how the US administration of the country would function or how long this situation would last. The President also did not rule out the possibility of a second military strike against the Latin American country.

Trump had previously announced that the United States had carried out a military intervention in Venezuela, during which long-time authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were detained and flown to the US. According to US authorities, both face charges in New York for corruption, money laundering and collaboration with international organised crime, among other things. Washington describes the intervention as a targeted operation aimed at „restoring democracy and stability“ in a country ravaged by economic and political crisis.

In response to the American move, the Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency and announced the widespread deployment of the army and security forces throughout the country. According to state media, the armed forces are to ensure the protection of strategic infrastructure, borders and the capital Caracas. However, the opposition is divided – some opposition leaders welcome the US intervention as the end of Maduro's regime, while others warn of a violation of the country's sovereignty and the risk of further escalation of violence.

International reactions have been cautious so far. Some Latin American countries have called for an immediate extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of American States (OAS), while Russia and China have expressed concern about the US's actions and demanded respect for international law. According to diplomatic sources, the European Union is closely monitoring the situation and calling for de-escalation and a political solution to the crisis.

At a press conference, Trump stated that the United States„ goal is not to occupy Venezuela in the long term, but to create conditions for free elections and a return to democracy. However, he responded evasively to journalists“ questions about a specific plan for governing the country. "We will do what is necessary to ensure that Venezuela is no longer a threat to its own people or the region," the president said. Analysts point out that further developments will depend not only on Washington's actions, but also on the response of the Venezuelan army and the international community. The situation in the country remains tense, and the risk of further escalation cannot be ruled out.

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