Maduro Vows Military Growth Following Reported CIA Port Strike

Nicolás Maduro pledged to strengthen military capacity in 2026 to defend Venezuela against what he described as imperialist threats from the United States.This vow follows reports of a CIA drone strike on a Venezuelan port and the recent seizure of oil tankers ordered by Donald Trump.Meanwhile, tensions remain high as the number of Americans detained by Venezuelan security forces continues to rise amid expanded U.S. naval operations.