Trump Mobilizes Forces, Eyes Direct Action in Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions

Amid rising tensions in Venezuela, President Donald Trump has mobilized U.S. military forces in the Caribbean Sea, declaring an armed conflict against designated international terrorist drug trafficking groups.

• President Donald Trump has deployed dozens of warships and planes, along with thousands of troops, to the Caribbean Sea to confront drug trafficking groups linked to Venezuela.
• The U.S. military has conducted air attacks, destroying at least seven boats, under Trumps declaration of an armed conflict against these groups, deemed international terrorists.
• This escalation comes as Nicolás Maduros government in Venezuela faces increased scrutiny from the United Nations regarding its ties to drug trafficking and civil unrest.