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Operation Southern Spear: U.S. Escalates Narcoterrorism Fight

11/17/2025

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The United States launched Operation Southern Spear against narcoterrorism.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for peace at a rally amid escalating U.S. operations near Venezuela.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering military action as strikes on drug boats have killed at least 80 people since September.
Venezuela mobilized 200,000 soldiers to counter the perceived threat.
The Senate has sought more information on the strikes and no checks have been imposed.

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The United States launched Operation Southern Spear against narcoterrorism.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for peace at a rally amid escalating U.S. operations near Venezuela.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering military action as strikes on drug boats have killed at least 80 people since September.
Venezuela mobilized 200,000 soldiers to counter the perceived threat.
The Senate has sought more information on the strikes and no checks have been imposed.