Maduro Hits Back at Trump: 'Inventing New Eternal War'
Summary
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela has accused President Donald Trump of creating conflict by sending the U.S. Navy's USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier to the Caribbean. The U.S. military's presence in the region aims to target drug smuggling linked to Maduro, which he denies. Tensions rise as the U.S. strengthens its military operations near Venezuela.Key Facts
- The USS Gerald R Ford, the U.S. Navy's largest aircraft carrier, is deployed to the Caribbean.
- President Maduro accuses the U.S. of creating a new war in the region.
- The U.S. has increased military presence with eight Navy ships and a nuclear-powered submarine.
- Recent strikes targeted boats allegedly part of Venezuela's drug smuggling, which the U.S. ties to Maduro.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported six "narco-terrorists" were killed in a recent strike.
- The U.S. does not recognize Maduro as Venezuela's president after the 2024 elections.
- The U.S. aims to disrupt narcotics trafficking and weaken transnational criminal organizations.
- Experts say increased U.S. intervention could affect relations with Latin American countries.
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