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The Defense Department announced late Thursday that two Venezuelan military planes approached a U.S. Navy vessel in international waters. Officials labeled this move as “highly provocative,” especially as the Trump administration intensifies its efforts against drug trafficking.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Pentagon said, “Today, two military aircraft from the Maduro regime flew close to our Navy ship in international waters. This act was aimed at disrupting our counter-narcotics operations.” They further warned the Venezuelan cartel to refrain from future attempts to interfere with U.S. operations.<\/p>\n
In response to ongoing challenges from drug cartels, it was reported that the U.S. dispatched ten F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airbase as part of its strategy.<\/p>\n
Tensions escalated following a U.S. military strike on a vessel linked to drug cartels. The Trump administration reported that 11 members of the Tren de Aragua gang, designated a terrorist organization by the U.S., were killed in the operation. This marked a significant shift in U.S. tactics, moving from primarily seizure operations to more aggressive military actions.<\/p>\n
During a visit to Ecuador on Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that two gangs would be labeled as foreign terrorist organizations. He criticized Venezuelan leaders, calling Maduro an “indicted drug trafficker” and a “fugitive from justice.” <\/p>\n
Rubio emphasized that Maduro faces serious legal challenges in the U.S., referencing an indictment from a grand jury in New York, and indicated ongoing collaboration with global partners to tackle drug trafficking issues more effectively, stating they would “blow them up if that\u2019s what it takes.” <\/p>\n
These developments indicate a significant U.S. response to drug trafficking and related violence originating from Venezuela, heightening tensions between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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