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Trump Weighs Military Action as Tensions Rise in Venezuela

12/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has considered military action against Nicolás Maduro and authorized covert operations targeting drug trafficking in Venezuela.
The United States has positioned 15,000 troops and the USS Gerald R. Ford near Venezuela, signaling a potential escalation.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the U.S. actions, saying a targeted boat was Colombian, not Venezuelan.
Venezuela's foreign ministry called for international condemnation of U.S. aggression.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has considered military action against Nicolás Maduro and authorized covert operations targeting drug trafficking in Venezuela.
The United States has positioned 15,000 troops and the USS Gerald R. Ford near Venezuela, signaling a potential escalation.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the U.S. actions, saying a targeted boat was Colombian, not Venezuelan.
Venezuela's foreign ministry called for international condemnation of U.S. aggression.