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Machado Backs U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers

11/1/2025

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Machado Backs U.S. Strikes

María Corina Machado (Nobel Peace Prize winner) supports U.S. strikes against Venezuelan drug traffickers, blaming Nicolás Maduro for the deaths.
She says increased pressure is necessary for a peaceful transition in Venezuela.
The U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified strikes.
Machado's team lobbies for a hardline stance against Maduro and cites ties to gangs.
The U.S. has developed a classified target list for strikes focusing on drug smuggling infrastructure.

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Trump's Venezuela Strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump faces scrutiny over Venezuela strategy after hinting at land operations.
White House denied reports of imminent strikes on military targets, per spokeswoman Anna Kelly.
Sens. Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine are pushing a resolution to prevent Venezuela military engagement.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused the United States of fabricating a conflict and escalating tensions over drug trafficking.

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Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Panama on December 20, 1989, aimed to depose Manuel Noriega, who had become a liability due to his drug trafficking and human rights abuses. This operation involved over 27,000 troops and resulted in significant civilian casualties. Today, María Corina Machado's call for U.S. intervention against Nicolás Maduro reflects ongoing concerns about drug-related governance in Venezuela, echoing historical precedents.

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Machado Backs U.S. Strikes

María Corina Machado (Nobel Peace Prize winner) supports U.S. strikes against Venezuelan drug traffickers, blaming Nicolás Maduro for the deaths.
She says increased pressure is necessary for a peaceful transition in Venezuela.
The U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified strikes.
Machado's team lobbies for a hardline stance against Maduro and cites ties to gangs.
The U.S. has developed a classified target list for strikes focusing on drug smuggling infrastructure.

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