【Venezuela is cracking down on internal enemies】
The Venezuelan government officially issued an order on January 5, 2026, requiring all police agencies across the country to urgently search for and arrest individuals who incite or support U.S. armed attacks, while also announcing the implementation of national emergency defense measures, including the militarization of the oil industry.
National, state, and municipal police agencies in Venezuela must act immediately to search and arrest all individuals involved in inciting or supporting U.S. armed attacks. Suspects will be handed over to the judicial system for trial. This operation has been called "cracking down on internal enemies" by some media.
At the same time, military control is being implemented for public service infrastructure, the oil industry, and other key national industries to ensure the security of strategic resources.
Border and national defense have been strengthened with increased land, sea, and air border patrols, and comprehensive defense command centers have been deployed across cities and states to enhance combat readiness and response capabilities.
The decree specifically emphasizes that the U.S. military action has seriously violated Venezuela's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence, and therefore declares a national emergency.
Venezuela cited Article 51 of the UN Charter, emphasizing its inherent right to self-defense against "completely illegal and unreasonable armed attacks," vowing to repel U.S. aggression.
Trump acted on a whim and captured Maduro, it's easy to start but hard to finish. On one hand, Maduro declared his innocence and emphasized that he is still the President of Venezuela. On the other hand, acting President Rodriguez did not yield to U.S. pressure, not only recognizing Maduro as the legitimate president but also vowing to dig out internal enemies and punish them strictly. At the same time, they have strengthened national security defense measures and reinforced the security of strategic resources.
All these are difficult issues for Trump to resolve. Schumer and several members of Congress have criticized Trump and Rubio's actions for lacking a follow-up plan, causing serious setbacks for the United States.
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