Trump: We Will Soon Target Venezuelan Drug Traffickers
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, quoting Mehr News Agency and al-Arabi Al-Jadeed, Donald Trump said during a televised address to military forces on Thanksgiving Day, “You’ve probably noticed that no one wants to smuggle drugs by sea anymore; we will soon stop smuggling by land as well.” He added,”The land route is easier,but this effort will begin very soon.”
Since September, U.S. forces have targeted more than 20 boats allegedly used for drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in at least 83 deaths. The United States has also deployed its largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, along with other warships and fighter jets in the Caribbean region. This deployment has been officially designated as part of ongoing anti-narcotics operations.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned these measures as a threat aimed at toppling his government and seizing Venezuela’s oil reserves. Meanwhile, Trump has sent mixed signals regarding a possible invasion of Venezuelan territory; he has authorized covert CIA operations there while reiterating that military intervention remains on the table-although he expressed willingness to engage in dialog with Maduro.
Last Saturday, Reuters reported that the United States plans to launch a new phase of operations related to Venezuela in the coming days. Two american officials told Reuters that this campaign is likely to be an initial move against Maduro’s regime. The Wall Street Journal also reported that the Trump governance has identified targets for airstrikes within Venezuela-including military facilities Washington alleges are involved in drug trafficking.
