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Trump Unleashes Land Strikes on Latin America's Drug Cartels

12/13/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to begin land strikes against drug operations in Latin America.
He said the campaign would expand after recent attacks on drug-smuggling boats.
The land strikes could target various countries, not just Venezuela.
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro warned of a potential insurrection if attacked.
This escalation marks a significant shift in U.S. military strategy against drug trafficking.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to begin land strikes against drug operations in Latin America.
He said the campaign would expand after recent attacks on drug-smuggling boats.
The land strikes could target various countries, not just Venezuela.
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro warned of a potential insurrection if attacked.
This escalation marks a significant shift in U.S. military strategy against drug trafficking.