Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela
Summary
President Donald Trump confirmed that he allowed the CIA to conduct secret operations in Venezuela. He mentioned concerns about Venezuelan prisons being emptied into the U.S. and drugs entering the country as reasons for these actions. The announcement followed U.S. military strikes on Venezuelan boats linked to drug smuggling.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump confirmed CIA secret operations in Venezuela.
- Trump cited emptying prisons and drug trafficking from Venezuela as reasons for the operations.
- The U.S. military recently destroyed five boats linked to drug smuggling, originating from Venezuela.
- U.S. strikes on these boats resulted in the deaths of 27 people.
- Trump mentioned considering further actions on land but did not provide details.
- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro criticized U.S. actions and the CIA's history in Latin America.
- Venezuela's Foreign Ministry called Trump's public admission a violation of international law.
- Congress is showing resistance to Trump's war powers, especially regarding strikes on Venezuelan boats.
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