Nicolas Maduro Claims Venezuela Faces Its 'Biggest Threat In 100 Years' With U.S. Assets Off Its Coast

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro (Credit: Getty Images)

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country is facing its "biggest threat in 100 years" as U.S. warships and troops continue their deployment off the country's coast.

"Eight warships with 1,200 missiles and a nuclear submarine are pointed at Venezuela," he added on Monday.