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Brazil responds to Maduro's Puerto Rico invasion proposal by Feb 15, 2025?
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Maduro Proposes Brazilian Troops to Invade Puerto Rico on January 11, 2025, for Liberation from U.S. Under Lula da Silva
Jan 12, 2025, 08:38 PM
Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, has proposed the use of Brazilian troops to invade Puerto Rico, claiming the intention is to liberate the island from U.S. control. In a speech delivered on January 11, 2025, Maduro suggested that a battalion from Brazil could intervene to end Puerto Rico's status as a U.S. territory. He emphasized that this military action should occur while Brazilian President Lula da Silva is in office. Maduro framed the proposed intervention as part of a broader agenda of liberation, referencing historical figures like Simón Bolívar. His remarks have sparked international concern regarding the implications of such a military proposal.
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