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2025-12-13 08:00:51
[Venezuelan Defense Minister López Obrador Condemns US F-18 Fighter Jets Overflying Venezuelan Airspace] On December 12, local time, Venezuelan Defense Minister López Obrador condemned the United States for attempting to intimidate Venezuela by sending F-18 fighter jets over the country's airspace. López Obrador stated that the US actions were aimed at isolating the Caribbean region to satisfy US interests. He emphasized that the US government must understand that Venezuela will resolutely defend its national sovereignty and will never surrender. Resolving the conflict through dialogue and building genuine peace is the aspiration of all Venezuelan people. On the afternoon of December 9, two US F-18 fighter jets entered Venezuelan airspace and remained there for at least 40 minutes. (CCTV News)
