US President Donald Trump says the US is going to 'run' Venezuela 'until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition'. It follows the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who has been flown out of the country and indicted on drug charges in New York. Trump associates Maduro's regime with drug trafficking, claiming it contributes to a flood of drugs and migrants entering the US. Pressure on Maduro has escalated since Trump took office again, with military strikes targeting drug vessels, indicative of an armed conflict against traffickers. Donald Trump has also authorized CIA operations within Venezuela and declared a naval blockade on oil transport, a lifeline for Maduro’s government, as he deploys 15,000 troops and naval forces to the region. The ongoing situation represents a critical moment in US-Venezuela relations, raising questions about the future of democracy and governance in Venezuela.
The US Takes on Venezuela: Trump's Orders and Maduro's Fate
The US Takes on Venezuela: Trump's Orders and Maduro's Fate
In a bold move, President Trump has pledged to 'run' Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro amidst rising tensions and accusations of drug trafficking. Find out what's behind this major political shake-up!
US President Donald Trump has vowed to manage Venezuela, following the capture of its leader Nicolás Maduro, who faces drug charges. The Trump administration blames Maduro for a drug crisis in the US and a surge in Venezuelan migrants. The clashes stem from a lengthy pressure campaign on Maduro’s government due to alleged drug trafficking, culminating in recent military actions directed at drug vessels. With US military forces now stationed in the Caribbean, the geopolitical landscape is shifting and raising critical questions about the implications for Venezuela's future.
