Donald Trump's administration intensified pressure on Venezuela, including military actions and seizing an oil tanker, while the Venezuelan community in Florida expresses cautious optimism for regime change despite personal risks.Nicolás Maduro responded by announcing "
Plan 2026", a package of measures for a "peaceful and prosperous homeland" involving tighter security and a crackdown on "fake news", amid diplomatic tensions and criticisms from figures like
Javier Milei.