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Maduro Destroys 9 Drug Planes Amid U.S. Tensions

1/4/2026

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Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, announced the destruction of nine drug-trafficking aircraft in a single day, bringing the 2025 total to 39.
The Bolivarian armed forces reported destroying four camps and an unauthorized aircraft in Apure.
The campaign follows increased U.S. military actions, including drone strikes targeting alleged cartel sites.
Fifteen Latin American communist parties condemned U.S. aggression, called for an end to the blockade, and rejected U.S. interference.

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Story summary

Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, announced the destruction of nine drug-trafficking aircraft in a single day, bringing the 2025 total to 39.
The Bolivarian armed forces reported destroying four camps and an unauthorized aircraft in Apure.
The campaign follows increased U.S. military actions, including drone strikes targeting alleged cartel sites.
Fifteen Latin American communist parties condemned U.S. aggression, called for an end to the blockade, and rejected U.S. interference.