Summary
The United States and Venezuela are experiencing high tensions. The US accuses Venezuela of sending drugs and gang members, and recent military actions have escalated the situation. Venezuela's government denies these claims and accuses the US of trying to provoke conflict.
Key Facts
- US President Trump accuses Venezuela of sending gang members and drugs to the US.
- The US sent warships to the Southern Caribbean for counter-narcotics operations.
- The US attacked a boat from Venezuela, believed to be carrying drugs, killing 11 people.
- Questions have been raised about the legality of the US attack on the boat.
- Venezuela flew F-16 jets near a US Navy ship in response to the attack.
- Trump warned that any Venezuelan jets posing a threat would be shot down.
- A Venezuelan officer accused the US of seizing a Venezuelan fishing boat illegally.
- The US and other countries do not recognize Nicolás Maduro’s re-election, alleging election fraud.
