On January 21, 2025, the Venezuelan National Assembly, dominated by the ruling chavista party, passed a resolution declaring former Colombian presidents Álvaro Uribe and Iván Duque as "public enemies and despicable" figures. This decision follows Uribe's recent appeal for international intervention in Venezuela to remove President Nicolás Maduro from power.
During the legislative session, Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the National Assembly, criticized Uribe harshly, labeling him with various derogatory terms and asserting that he lacks the courage of Venezuelans. The assembly's resolution accuses Uribe and Duque of being part of a systematic plan to undermine Venezuela's sovereignty and peace.
In a contrasting viewpoint, opposition lawmaker Alfonso Campos condemned the idea of military intervention, emphasizing the importance of national sovereignty. He stated that while there are disagreements with the current government, calls for foreign military actions are unacceptable.
In response to Uribe's calls for intervention, Maduro ordered the military and police to prepare for potential threats, urging them to maintain readiness at the country's borders with Colombia and Brazil. He characterized Uribe and Duque as "narcoparamilitaries" and expressed determination to protect Venezuela's territorial integrity.