Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, on October 1st, 2025, at approximately 12:30 AM UTC, proclaimed regional military support, stating he has received "messages of admiration" from armed military forces. He called for unity in a "liberating army" to counter alleged imperialist aggression, according to a report from UHN_Plus. Maduro's statements have reportedly alarmed governments and military forces across the South American region. The proclamation comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding Venezuela's internal stability and regional relations, as previously highlighted by criticism of foreign press access. This development follows criticism leveled on September 30th against New York Times reporter Julie Turkewitz's coverage of Venezuela. User Thor Halvorssen alleged on X that Turkewitz's "unusual visa" was granted by the Maduro regime to "launder its image" and that her reporting failed to mention alleged detentions in "torture centers," suggesting her visa was contingent on favorable coverage.
