U.S. Military Deployment: The U.S. Navy has increased its presence in the Southern Caribbean with 7–8 warships (including cruisers, amphibious assault ships, and a nuclear submarine), along with 4,000+ personnel and surveillance aircraft. The mission is presented as a crackdown on drug cartels.


Targeting Maduro: The U.S. government labels Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a “narco-trafficker” and has raised the bounty for his capture to $50 million. His government is described as a “narco-state” producing large amounts of cocaine.


Maduro’s Response: Maduro has mobilized troops, armed citizens, and accused the U.S. of using anti-drug rhetoric as a cover for regime change and “gunboat diplomacy.” He warns of a “constitutional republic in arms” if attacked.


Public Reactions:


Some Venezuelans, especially opposition members, express cautious optimism and even “silent euphoria” at U.S. pressure, though fear retaliation at home.


Venezuelans abroad are more openly celebratory, praising Trump as a strong ally for democracy and regime change.


Wider Context:


The administration seeks to redefine drug cartels as terrorist organizations, allowing broader military and intelligence operations against them.


Commentary contrasts Trump’s proactive measures with Biden’s presidency, citing fentanyl deaths and cartel-related violence as urgent crises.

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Targeting Maduro: The U.S. government labels Venezuelan President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro a &ldquo;narco-trafficker&rdquo; and has raised the bounty for his capture to $50 million. His government is described as a &ldquo;narco-state&rdquo; producing large amounts of cocaine.
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Maduro&rsquo;s Response: Maduro has mobilized troops, armed citizens, and accused the U.S. of using anti-drug rhetoric as a cover for regime change and &ldquo;gunboat diplomacy.&rdquo; He warns of a &ldquo;constitutional republic in arms&rdquo; if attacked.
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Some Venezuelans, especially opposition members, express cautious optimism and even &ldquo;silent euphoria&rdquo; at U.S. pressure, though fear retaliation at home.
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Venezuelans abroad are more openly celebratory, praising Trump as a strong ally for democracy and regime change.
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The administration seeks to redefine drug cartels as terrorist organizations, allowing broader military and intelligence operations against them.
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Commentary contrasts Trump&rsquo;s proactive measures with Biden&rsquo;s presidency, citing fentanyl deaths and cartel-related violence as urgent crises.
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Cartels Look OUT! Trump sends Military to Southern Caribbean & Venezuela Waters

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