Tag: CIA
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Trump Confirms He Authorized Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela
Overview In a striking development, former President Donald Trump confirmed that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela. The disclosure marks a notable escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure Nicolás Maduro’s government amid ongoing tensions between Caracas and Washington. The New York Times reported the classified directive, citing U.S. officials familiar with…
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Trump Says He Authorized Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela, Escalating Tensions
Overview: Trump’s Confirmation and the Context In a statement that upends the usual calculus of US policy toward Venezuela, former President Donald Trump confirmed reports that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations inside the country. The disclosure marks a sharp escalation in Washington’s efforts to pressure President Nicolás Maduro and his government amid…