Venezuela has prepared for a possible U.S. invasion for 25 years through military buildup and drills.

Venezuela has maintained extensive military readiness and civil defense preparations for a potential U.S. invasion over the past 25 years, according to government reports and military analyses. The country has fortified border regions, expanded its armed forces, and implemented nationwide drills. These efforts, officials say, are part of a broader strategy to deter foreign intervention and safeguard national sovereignty amid longstanding political and economic tensions with the United States.