Venezuela sends troops to Colombia border as US ships join cartel operation
Summary
Venezuela has sent 15,000 troops to its border with Colombia to fight drug trafficking. The United States has deployed two navy ships to the southern Caribbean as part of an operation targeting Latin American drug cartels. Both actions occur amid accusations and tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.Key Facts
- Venezuela is deploying 15,000 troops to the Colombia-Venezuela border.
- The U.S. has sent two additional navy ships to the southern Caribbean.
- Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello announced this move to combat drug cartels.
- The U.S. has accused Venezuela's President Maduro of being involved in drug trafficking.
- Washington increased the reward for Maduro's capture to $50 million.
- A U.S. naval squadron with 4,500 service members will arrive near Venezuela.
- Venezuela's Maduro plans to recruit more militia members in response to U.S. actions.
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