Amid tensions with Donald Trump, the country faces a state of emergency. What is the president's plan?:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are steadily increasing. The United States has adopted a tough stance against Venezuela. The US military frequently targets Venezuelan ships, citing drug trafficking. Furthermore, Trump has repeatedly threatened to attack Venezuela. Meanwhile, Venezuela is considering declaring a state of emergency.

Venezuela is facing a crisis amid tensions with the United States. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro may declare a state of emergency.

The Vice President claimed

According to Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, Nicolas has also signed documents granting him special powers. This means that if the US does indeed attack Venezuela, the president will be free to make any decisions regarding defense and security.

Maduro issued an alert

The US military has increased its presence around the Venezuelan coast, prompting Nicolas Maduro to put Venezuela on high alert. The US military has deployed eight warships and a Permamu submarine around Venezuela.

According to UN experts, the US has destroyed three Venezuelan drug-laden ships, killing 14 people.

What will happen in case of emergency?

If Maduro declares a state of emergency in Venezuela, the normal rights of the Venezuelan people will be temporarily suspended, and all power will be placed in Maduro's hands. Venezuela's Vice President Deles says, "We will remain united to defend our country. We will not allow our country to surrender under any circumstances."