US EditionTrump weighs Venezuela strikes as U.S. forces prepare for attack order: Report
U.S. military buildup includes 15,000 troops and over 75 aircraft as officials consider options from no action to targeted strikes amid ongoing drug-related maritime attacks.
- Senior officials in the Trump administration have met three times to discuss military options for Venezuela, according to officials.
- Trump indicated a decision on military action against Venezuela could come soon, citing drug trade ties as a reason.
- Military operations have reportedly resulted in at least 80 suspected smugglers being killed.
- U.S. intelligence officials confirmed to CBS that they contributed analysis for potential operations in Venezuela.
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US President Trump suggests that a decision on a military attack might be imminent. Venezuela's President Maduro stresses his military strength, but in truth he is counting on deterrence: he threatens with weariness and chaos.
There were several meetings in the White House this week — including one in which Trump was informed of the operational possibilities in Venezuela. A decision has already been taken but is not known.
Trump Weighs Venezuela Strikes as U.S. Forces Prepare for Attack Order
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine returned to the White House on Friday for a second consecutive day of deliberations centered on potential military action in Venezuela, as U.S. forces in the region prepared for possible attack orders, according to people familiar with the matter.
Between threats of US intervention and Chavista mobilization, the Venezuelan political conflict is inflamed. Cabello mobilizes the militias
The president of the United States and Maduro line up a duel in which the Republican plays his credibility and the Venezuelan, the continuity in office
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