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Venezuela Condemns US Military Strikes Amid Drug War Deaths

9/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto condemned U.S. actions at the UN as illegal.
The United States has deployed eight warships and a nuclear submarine to the Caribbean to target drug trafficking.
Strikes have drawn criticism for extrajudicial killings, leaving at least 17 dead.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged international proceedings against Trump; fishermen fear strikes but will keep fishing.

History

Historical Context

In 1989, the U.S. launched Operation Just Cause to remove Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, citing drug trafficking and human rights violations. This operation involved over 27,000 troops and resulted in significant civilian casualties. Today, tensions persist as Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto condemns U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, echoing concerns over extrajudicial killings and regional instability.

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Story summary

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto condemned U.S. actions at the UN as illegal.
The United States has deployed eight warships and a nuclear submarine to the Caribbean to target drug trafficking.
Strikes have drawn criticism for extrajudicial killings, leaving at least 17 dead.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged international proceedings against Trump; fishermen fear strikes but will keep fishing.

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