Venezuela to Boost Troops to Tackle Drug Trafficking as US Strengthens Military in Caribbean

Trump reportedly weighing military strikes in Venezuela

(NewsNation) — The U.S. military build in the Caribbean is continuing as President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing military strikes against drug cartels inside Venezuela. A strike within Venezuela's borders would escalate an already tense situation, and the possibility of strikes comes amid legal questions over the targeting of a suspected drug smuggling boat last week. That attack killed nearly a dozen people on board, according to the Pent…

Venezuela to boost troops to tackle drug trafficking as US strengthens military in Caribbean

Venezuela pledged on Sunday to sharply boost troops in coastal states to tackle drug trafficking - a move that comes after the U.S. ordered the deployment of an additional 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico to carry out operations against drug cartels.

Maduro bolsters troop presence in Venezuela amid rising US military pressure

The Nicolás Maduro regime announced Sunday a large-scale military mobilization near Venezuela’s border and coastal regions, citing the need to combat drug trafficking — even as U.S. officials accuse Maduro and his top brass of leading the country’s drug trade…

Maduro Bolsters Troop Presence in Venezuela Amid Rising US Military Pressure

The Nicolás Maduro regime announced Sunday a large-scale military mobilization near Venezuela’s border and coastal regions, citing the need to combat drug trafficking — even as U.S. officials accuse Maduro and his top brass of leading the country’s drug trade themselves.

Venezuelan Defense Chief Announces 25,000 Troops to Fight Drug Trafficking as U.S. Pressure Mounts and $15 Million Bounty Remains

Venezuelan Defense Minister Wladimir Padrino López delivered an unexpected address from a military bunker on Sunday, announcing the deployment of 25,000 troops to confront drug trafficking networks across the country. The move came as the United States intensified military pressure in the Caribbean and maintained a $15 million bounty on his head.

Venezuela to boost troops to tackle drug trafficking as US strengthens military in Caribbean

Venezuela pledged on Sunday to sharply boost troops in coastal states to tackle drug trafficking - a move that comes after the U.S. ordered the deployment of an additional 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico to carry out operations against drug cartels.