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Trump Ratchets Up Pressure on Venezuela Amid Military Moves

11/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump approved measures to pressure Venezuela as the United States deployed its largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean.
He authorized CIA covert operations prepared for potential military action.
Ground forces have not been deployed, but sabotage and cyber options are under consideration.
Negotiations with Nicolás Maduro Moros, president of Venezuela, included a resignation proposal that the White House rejected.

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U.S. President Donald Trump approved measures to pressure Venezuela as the United States deployed its largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean.
He authorized CIA covert operations prepared for potential military action.
Ground forces have not been deployed, but sabotage and cyber options are under consideration.
Negotiations with Nicolás Maduro Moros, president of Venezuela, included a resignation proposal that the White House rejected.