US EditionTrump Authorizes CIA Operations in Venezuela
Trump authorized covert CIA lethal operations and military strikes targeting drug cartels in Venezuela, offering $50 million for Maduro's arrest to disrupt narcotics trafficking, officials said.
- President Donald Trump acknowledged his administration authorized Central Intelligence Agency covert operations in Venezuela against Nicolás Maduro's government, escalating tensions, according to The Guardian.
- Venezuelan President Maduro condemned the actions, asserting they signify U.S. interference, while U.S. lawmakers criticized the strikes as violations of international law, per The Guardian.
- Trump's comments indicated a potential for land strikes while addressing criticisms of recent Caribbean attacks that left 27 dead, labeled as violations of international law.
- Congress members expressed concerns over the lack of transparency in the operations, with Senator Jeanne Shaheen asserting that actions could lead the U.S. into outright conflict without proper oversight.
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Pres. Trump confirms he authorized CIA operations in Venezuela
President Trump confirmed that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations. The New York Times first reported the president’s authorization of CIA operations in Venezuela. The CIA declined to respond to the report. During a press briefing at the White House, Trump provided two reasons for the authorization: “First, they have emptied their prisons into the United States of America” and “allowed thousands and thous…
Maarten Rabaey is a journalist. He believes Trump's secret CIA operation in Venezuela could open a Pandora's box.
10K Troops Stationed in Caribbean for Counternarcotics Operation
The Pentagon has confirmed that about 10,000 U.S. troops are supporting counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean, The Hill reported. The move comes as the U.S. military has launched a campaign targeting boats it says are transporting drugs, launching strikes that have killed 27 people. The Navy has eight ships stationed in the region, The Hill reported. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump confirmed he had authorized the CIA to launch covert…
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