Puerto Rico's governor, Jenniffer González, issued a statement on Tuesday responding to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who had challenged her to "lead from the front" if an invasion of Venezuela were to take place amid ongoing U.S. military exercises in the Caribbean.
In her official statement shared on social media, González referred to Maduro as a "dictator" and "drug trafficker," saying his threats "portray the gang-like character of his regime." She added:
