Reports indicate the Trump administration has decided to strike military facilities within Venezuela, targeting the Cartel de los Soles, which U.S. officials allege is run by members of the Maduro regime. The goal of these strikes is to dismantle the cartel’s operations, with potential targets including military ports, airports, and naval facilities. While the ultimate decision on timing and targets is still being considered, the focus is on pressuring Maduro to step down. The escalation aims to leverage American power to combat drug trafficking.
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President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has accused the United States of fabricating a new war, following the deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s largest warship, to the Caribbean. The US claims the deployment is part of its efforts to disrupt drug trafficking in the region and has conducted multiple air strikes targeting vessels. Maduro views the military buildup as a threat, with concerns that the US aims to remove him from power. Military analysts suggest the US presence is more than needed for intercepting drugs at sea, and experts believe the build-up is intended to signal a regime change.
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Venezuela has requested an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council, citing “mounting threats” from the U.S. due to recent military actions near its waters. The Venezuelan government accuses the U.S. of using the drug trafficking issue as a pretext to topple President Maduro and seize Venezuela’s resources, expecting an “armed attack” soon. This request follows U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats, and the Venezuelan government’s acknowledgment of these strikes. The Trump administration has offered a $50 million bounty for the arrest of Maduro.
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President Trump has reportedly ceased all diplomatic outreach to Venezuela, frustrated with President Maduro’s continued reluctance to leave office and rejection of ties with drug cartels. The administration has prepared multiple military plans, including the potential ousting of Maduro, while the U.S. military has conducted at least four strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking. Top officials are now asserting that those involved in drug trafficking towards the U.S. are legitimate targets. The Venezuelan government has responded by reporting their concerns about a potential false flag operation targeting the U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
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In response to the United States’ naval presence in the Caribbean, Nicolás Maduro has declared a state of external emergency in Venezuela, granting him expanded powers in defense and national security matters. The decree, which can last up to 180 days, was prompted by the deployment of U.S. military forces near Venezuelan waters, a move the Venezuelan government views as a threat and a pretext for regime change. Washington claims the deployment is part of an effort to combat drug trafficking, and earlier this month, U.S. forces carried out strikes on speedboats allegedly transporting narcotics from Venezuela, increasing tensions. The Venezuelan government has condemned the deployment as an act of coercion and a potential prelude to intervention.
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President Trump has denied seeking regime change in Venezuela, despite a significant military build-up near its coast and increasingly harsh rhetoric directed towards President Maduro. The administration claims the build-up is aimed at stopping drug cartels, and military action has already been taken against alleged cartel targets. However, officials have also accused Maduro of being in league with the cartels, heightening concerns that he may be a target. This follows prior actions, including financial sanctions and designating a Venezuelan gang as a foreign terrorist organization. With significant military assets now deployed, the situation remains tense as experts question the legality of the actions.
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The Trump administration is escalating its offensive against drug trafficking in the southern Caribbean, warning that traffickers will face consequences, as evidenced by the destruction of a boat allegedly carrying drugs. This action, viewed as a move against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has raised questions about the U.S.’s ultimate goal in the region, and whether that goal is regime change. The U.S. aims to exert pressure on Maduro, hoping to incite internal conflict and potentially force his removal, possibly utilizing increased military presence and the targeting of cartels as a means to this end. The administration has already deployed additional military assets and designated cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, granting them the legal authority to take further action, as stated by key figures in the White House.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has condemned the U.S. deployment of warships in the Caribbean as the greatest threat to the region in a century, accusing the U.S. of threatening its sovereignty and seeking regime change. This response comes amid increased U.S. naval presence, justified by the White House as an anti-drug trafficking operation, although Maduro views it as military pressure. Maduro has vowed maximum preparedness and threatened to declare a republic in arms if attacked, while neighboring Guyana has welcomed the U.S. deployment amidst ongoing territorial disputes.
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A declassified intelligence memo confirms that U.S. intelligence agencies contradicted President Trump’s claim linking Venezuelan President Maduro to the criminal gang Tren de Aragua, a claim used to justify deporting Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran prison. The memo revealed that while Venezuela’s environment enables the gang’s operations, there’s no evidence of direct Maduro control or policy of cooperation. This contradicts Trump’s assertion, prompting a Justice Department investigation into the leak of allegedly inaccurate information. The memo’s release highlights the discrepancy between the administration’s justification and intelligence findings, underscoring the importance of transparency in government actions.
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