Maduro’s Final Plea: ‘No War. Yes Peace.’

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Jack NicasJanuary 4, 2026 at 02:43 AM

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In a New Year's Eve interview, just hours before his capture by U.S. forces in Caracas, Nicolás Maduro made a final plea for peace to the American public and President Trump. Maduro, driving around Caracas, claimed Venezuela was a friendly nation and government, offering the slogan "No war. Yes peace." He accused Trump of seeking pretexts for invasion while asserting his desire for a peaceful resolution. Maduro also presented a red hat with his peace slogan, mimicking Trump's "Make America Great Again" cap. The interview, broadcast on Venezuelan state television, provided insight into Maduro's mindset as the U.S. military closed in, revealing his attempt to portray himself as a peace-loving leader despite previous defiant statements.

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Cilia Flores 40% Ignacio Ramonet 40% U.S. military ×265% Donald Trump ×270% Caracas ×275% United States ×280% Venezuela ×485% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×995%

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