The administration officially declared the end of hostilities on May 1, 2026, to satisfy the War Powers Resolution clock while maintaining an active maritime blockade. This legal maneuver coincides with nationwide Mayday protests and a sharp rise in fuel costs to $4.39 per gallon as economic strain intensifies.

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