US attack on Venezuela risks ‘Vietnam-style’ regional conflict, warns Lula adviser

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Tom Phillips Latin America correspondentDecember 8, 2025 at 01:39 PM

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Celso Amorim, a top foreign policy advisor to Brazil's President Lula, warned that a US attack on Venezuela could trigger a "Vietnam-style" conflict in South America. In an interview, Amorim criticized Donald Trump's closure of Venezuelan airspace as an "act of war," fearing escalation. He predicted a US invasion would spark widespread resistance, potentially drawing in global actors and reigniting anti-American sentiment in Latin America. Amorim's warning comes amid escalating US pressure on Venezuelan President Maduro, including a bounty on his head, naval deployments, and airstrikes. Reports suggest Trump gave Maduro a deadline to resign, raising concerns about potential US military action within Venezuela.

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Nicolás Maduro 50% South America ×260% Donald Trump ×370% Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ×280% Venezuela ×590%

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