Maduro Vows Venezuela’s Christmas Will Not Be Ruined Despite US Escalation
The president highlighted the popular joy in the streets this December 21st while reaffirming his commitment to defending peace and democracy.
Venezuela, PUREWILAYAH.COM - The constitutional president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, delivered a message of hope to the Bolivarian people on December 21 on the occasion of the arrival of the Christmas spirit.
Through an audiovisual message, the head of state highlighted the massive presence of citizens in the streets, enjoying the festivities and carrying out their traditional Christmas shopping.
Maduro described the population as a noble and freedom-loving people, welcoming this season with blessings under the protection of the Child Jesus. The Bolivarian leader made a firm commitment never to fail the humble and courageous sectors of the nation.
Maduro Reaffirms Bolívar’s Path of Balance and Freedom
The Venezuelan president explained that the country is experiencing a season in which the struggle to defend rights, democracy, and peace coincides with popular celebrations in every neighborhood.
He assured that no one will succeed in overshadowing the festive spirit of Christmas 2025 and expressed optimism for a prosperous year 2026 for all Venezuelan families.
“We cannot fail them; we can never fail them. This is not the first time we have faced a Christmas where we must share the struggle in the streets — the struggle in defense of our rights, the struggle in defense of democracy and peace — alongside celebrations on every corner.
Between celebration and celebration, and between battle and victory, we will continue through these Christmases, and no one will spoil them for the people of Venezuela,” the Venezuelan president stated.
Christmas Celebrated Amid Active Resistance and Defense of Sovereignty
The celebration of Christmas in Venezuela during 2025 is taking place within a context of active resistance and defense of national sovereignty. The Venezuelan people are combining their cultural traditions with permanent mobilization to preserve democratic stability in the face of external pressures aimed at undermining their fundamental rights.
This duality between festivity and political struggle strengthens the nation’s libertarian identity as it advances toward social transformation and regional peace.
Government Denounces US Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Vessel
This context unfolds as the Venezuelan government denounced on Saturday, December 20, the theft and seizure of a private vessel carrying Venezuelan oil, after US military forces carried out the operation in international waters. The incident reportedly included the forced disappearance of the vessel’s crew.
Venezuela’s Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez described the military action as a grave act of piracy aimed at the illegal appropriation of Venezuelan crude oil and the country’s strategic reserves.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirmed that these criminal acts will not go unpunished, asserting that the Venezuelan state will pursue legal action before the United Nations Security Council and other international bodies.
Caracas emphasized that international law will prevail and that those responsible will be held accountable for their actions, while the nation maintains its commitment to independent economic growth through its fourteen development engines and its sovereign hydrocarbons industry. (PW)