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US Plans Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers Amid Tensions

9/27/2025

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United States military officials plan strikes against Venezuelan drug traffickers within weeks.
President Trump has increased Caribbean presence, with Navy deploying eight warships and F-35 Lightning II jets.
He says strikes on boats support a campaign against drug cartels.
The administration has not shown evidence that drugs were on targeted boats.
Maduro denies drug-trafficking involvement and welcomes U.S. dialogue.

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United States military officials plan strikes against Venezuelan drug traffickers within weeks.
President Trump has increased Caribbean presence, with Navy deploying eight warships and F-35 Lightning II jets.
He says strikes on boats support a campaign against drug cartels.
The administration has not shown evidence that drugs were on targeted boats.
Maduro denies drug-trafficking involvement and welcomes U.S. dialogue.