Trump appears to confirm report he authorised CIA operations in Venezuela
Summary
President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that his administration authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela. Trump mentioned these operations were due to concerns about Venezuelan criminals entering the U.S. and drug trafficking. This development could increase tensions between the U.S. and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.Key Facts
- President Trump confirmed authorization for CIA operations in Venezuela.
- The reasons cited for these operations include criminal activities and drug trafficking from Venezuela.
- Trump stated that the operations aim to stop the flow of drugs coming from Venezuela by both sea and land.
- Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have escalated under President Trump's administration.
- The New York Times reported that these operations are part of a larger strategy to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- Trump avoided confirming any CIA authority to target Maduro directly.
- Trump has previously claimed Venezuela is behind an "invasion" of migrants and criminals, although U.S. intelligence found no direct evidence.
- Reports indicate Trump may have approved military actions against drug cartels and criminal networks in Latin America.
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