Tag: Drug Trafficking
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Trump Claims Maduro Offered Everything to Ease US Tensions
Overview: Trump’s bold claim amid a tense US-Venezuela dynamic During a White House briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, former President Donald Trump asserted that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had offered significant concessions to calm deteriorating relations with the United States. The remarks, delivered in a charged atmosphere, touched a nerve in a confrontation that…
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Trump: Maduro Offered Everything to Ease US Tensions Now
Overview: Trump’s Claim and the Context In a White House briefing, President Donald Trump asserted that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has offered “everything” in an attempt to ease tensions with the United States. The remark came during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as reporters pressed Trump on reports that Maduro has proposed major…
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US Navy Detains Survivors After Caribbean Drug-Boat Strike
Overview of the Strike and Detention The U.S. military confirmed it detained two survivors on a Navy ship following a Thursday strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean. Three U.S. officials told CNN that the operation marked the sixth known strike against a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the region. Unlike prior…
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US Navy Detains Two Survivors After Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean
Overview of the Incident The US military announced it has detained two survivors on a Navy ship following a Thursday strike in the Caribbean against an alleged drug trafficking boat. Three US officials familiar with the matter confirmed the development to CNN. The strike, though not publicly acknowledged by the White House, represents the sixth…
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Trump Authorizes CIA Ops in Venezuela as Maduro Rejects Regime Change
Rising Tensions: Trump’s CIA Authorization and Venezuela’s Stance In a striking disclosure, President Donald Trump acknowledged authorizing the CIA to conduct covert operations within Venezuela. The admission comes amid ongoing U.S. concerns over drug trafficking routes in the Caribbean and reports of intensified maritime strikes tied to suspected drug shipments. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned…
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Trump Authorises CIA Operations in Venezuela as Maduro Urges Peace
Growing tensions as US signals covert action in Venezuela The Trump administration has publicly acknowledged a report that the CIA was authorised to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela. The admission comes as the Maduro government urged restraint, warning against regime-change efforts and highlighting the potential for increased conflict in the Caribbean region. According to sources…
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Trump Confirms CIA Covert Ops in Venezuela Escalation
Background: A Sharp Policy Shift In a statement that underscored a dramatic shift in U.S. strategy toward Venezuela, former President Donald Trump acknowledged that he authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct covert operations inside the country. The disclosure, reported by The New York Times citing unnamed U.S. officials, marks a notable escalation in Washington’s…
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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…
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US Strikes Vessel Off Venezuela Coast: Explainer and Reactions
Overview: A New Military Strike Near Venezuela On Tuesday, the United States announced it had struck another vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people, according to a post by former President Donald Trump. Trump characterized the vessel as belonging to narcoterrorists and accused it of narcotics trafficking. The incident marks the fifth strike…