Trump Announces Future Actions
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will act against drug trafficking networks in Venezuela. He announced that operations will take place on Venezuelan soil soon. According to Trump, actions at sea to neutralize Venezuelan drug trafficking have been inefficient. That is why the US will intervene on land to put an end to the phenomenon. Trump also warned Venezuela against continuing to send drugs into the United States.
Military Deployment in the Caribbean
The United States has deployed a large number of forces in the Caribbean Sea: warships, submarines, and advanced fighter jets. According to estimates, over 80 people have already died in attacks carried out by US forces. Experts now warn that the US could launch operations on Venezuelan territory at any moment. Rumors also circulate that US troops may enter Venezuela.
Trump's Approach to the Venezuelan Drug Networks
Trump has made the claim time and again that Venezuelan gangs are flooding drugs into the United States. Recently, US military deployments have targeted the very same gangs. The Trump administration has charged that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ties with those gangs. Trump took to social media to warn that the Maduro regime should be wary.
Political and Economic Context
The White House press secretary said the US would not recognize Maduro's election. This means that the administration may try to oust the Venezuelan government. Other reports suggest that the US actions could be in response to the oil reserves of Venezuela.
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