Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wielded Simón Bolívar’s sword during a November 25 military ceremony, vowing to resist perceived US “threats.” He declared, “Failure is forbidden,” urging maximum effort to defend the Republic. Maduro emphasized Venezuela’s enduring liberty and independence. Simultaneously, Chavismo supporters marched in Caracas protesting potential US military intervention, signaling strong domestic backing for Maduro amid regional tensions and a growing military buildup near Venezuelan territory. | n18oc_world