Trump's Venezuela operation expands in the dark
Summary
The U.S. military has been conducting operations off the coast of Venezuela for eight weeks, targeting drug traffickers and aiming to potentially challenge Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. These operations have raised concerns about transparency, as details about who was targeted and the evidence used have not been shared with Congress or the public. Some members of Congress express unease about the legality and secrecy of these military actions.Key Facts
- The U.S. has conducted at least 32 strikes near Venezuela, resulting in deaths but without disclosing specific details about the targets.
- The military campaign's goals include stopping drug trafficking and possibly toppling Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
- A large number of U.S. military resources, such as ships, planes, and drones, have been deployed in the Caribbean.
- President Trump authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela.
- Adm. Alvin Holsey, head of SouthCom, stepped down amid concerns about the legality of the operations.
- The Pentagon claims the strikes are legal and targeted "narco-terrorists."
- Congress has not been fully informed about the identities of those targeted in the strikes.
- Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Adam Smith have criticized the lack of transparency in these military actions.
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