Summary
President Donald Trump has not ruled out sending U.S. troops to Venezuela. There is speculation about possible military actions targeting the regime of Nicolas Maduro and drug trafficking operations. A Newsweek map outlines potential Venezuelan military sites that could be targeted.
Key Facts
- President Trump has not dismissed the idea of deploying American troops to Venezuela.
- The U.S. does not recognize Nicolás Maduro's government due to contested elections.
- There is a military buildup in the Caribbean by the U.S.
- Trump has ordered several operations against vessels suspected of drug trafficking, killing more than 80 people.
- The Newsweek map identifies 21 potential military targets in Venezuela.
- Experts suggest that airstrikes are more likely than ground troop deployment.
- The U.S. military presence in the region includes the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group.
- Some international bodies and political figures are concerned about the legality of these actions.
