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Trump Launches Land Strikes Against Venezuelan Drug Traffickers

11/29/2025

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Trump Targets Venezuelan Traffickers

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that land-based operations against Venezuelan drug traffickers would begin soon.
The announcement expands a campaign that has focused on the Caribbean Sea.
Since September, the United States has conducted at least 21 strikes on alleged drug boats, with numerous casualties.
The Trump administration designated Venezuela's Cartel of the Suns as a foreign terrorist organization.
Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, denies involvement.

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Trump Engages Maduro

President Donald Trump spoke with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro about a potential meeting before the U.S. labeled Maduro's regime a foreign terrorist organization in 2023.
The U.S. maintains a significant military presence in the Caribbean aimed at Venezuela, yet no meeting plans are in place.
Nicolás Maduro had previously offered U.S. access to Venezuela's oil fields to reduce tensions, but talks ceased in September 2023 as he aimed to retain power.

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Trump Targets Venezuelan Traffickers

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that land-based operations against Venezuelan drug traffickers would begin soon.
The announcement expands a campaign that has focused on the Caribbean Sea.
Since September, the United States has conducted at least 21 strikes on alleged drug boats, with numerous casualties.
The Trump administration designated Venezuela's Cartel of the Suns as a foreign terrorist organization.
Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, denies involvement.

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