Venezuelan President: "Armed struggle may be necessary if needed"

On December 4th local time, Venezuelan President Maduro said during a live broadcast that if necessary, "armed struggle" may be carried out, but the ultimate goal is to defend peace and national sovereignty. Maduro stated that if the Venezuelan government is forced to resort to armed conflict, it will be to fight for peace, sovereignty, the homeland, and to defend this land. Venezuela will continue on its current path.