- U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, citing drug trafficking and the alleged release of Venezuelan prisoners into the U.S.
- Trump denied authorizing action to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, but his administration has offered $50 million for information leading to his arrest on drug trafficking charges.
- The U.S. military has carried out at least five strikes on vessels in the Caribbean allegedly involved in drug trafficking, killing 27 people, though evidence linking the boats to drugs has not been publicly provided.
- Venezuela condemned the U.S. actions as violations of international law, accusing Washington of seeking regime change and planning to raise the issue at the UN.
Trump Authorizes CIA Covert Operations in Venezuela
