Top Caracas Official Claims There Is 'No Doubt' The U.S. Is Seeking To Topple Maduro And Turn Venezuela Into a 'Colony'

The attorney general of Venezuela's authoritarian regime claimed that there is "no doubt" that the Trump administration is seeking to topple Nicolas Maduro and turn the country into a "colony."

Asked about the possibility of a land invasion, Tarek William Saab said "it shouldn't happen, but we're prepared." He went on to say that the authoritarian regime is "still ready to resume dialogue" even as the U.S. continues to amass troops off the country's coast.

There is currently a U.S. destroyer in Trinidad and Tobago, a country located less than 10 miles from the South American country, and the largest aircraft carrier is on its way to the region.

Military drills conducted by the U.S. along with forces from Trinidad and Tobago is taking place until October 30, with the Caribbean country noting that the development "highlights the U.S.'s commitment to regional security and cooperation in the Caribbean."

Another top regime official claimed the exercises are "aimed at provoking war." "false flag attack is underway in waters bordering Trinidad and Tobago or from Trinidadian or Venezuelan territory to generate a full military confrontation with our country," said Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. She did not give any evidence to back the claim.

U.S. officials, on their end, continue warning the regime and Nicolas Maduro that they should leave power. Republican Senator Rick Scott told CBS News' 60 Minutes that Maduro should "heat to China or Russia."

"Something is going to happen," Scott told CBS News' 60 Minutes. "Whether it's internal or external." Asked if the U.S. is "about to invade" Venezuela, Scott said it is unlikely to happen. "I don't think so. If we do, I'd be surprised."