Trump Considers Land Strikes Against Venezuelan Cartels
US President Donald Trump indicates consideration for strikes targeting Venezuelan cartels on land, following successful anti-drug boat strikes.
US President Donald Trump disclosed on Wednesday that his administration is evaluating the possibility of conducting airstrikes against Venezuelan drug cartels on land.
This announcement came after a series of successful military operations aimed at disrupting drug trafficking by targeting boats in international waters.
According to Trump, "We are certainly looking at land now, because we’ve got the sea very well under control," during an Oval Office briefing with journalists.
However, he remained elusive when questioned about a New York Times report suggesting that he had authorized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct covert operations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government.
When asked specifically if he had granted the CIA authority to eliminate Maduro, Trump dodged direct involvement by stating it would be "ridiculous" for him to comment on such a sensitive matter.
Trump also mentioned that another recent strike targeted boats allegedly engaged in drug transportation from Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of six individuals.
As of now, these attacks have led to the demise of at least 27 people, raising questions about the legal implications of using lethal force against suspects who have not been apprehended or interrogated internationally.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has expressed concerns that some of those killed in these strikes may be Colombian nationals.
The escalating tensions and increasing scrutiny over such military actions highlight the complexities and potential controversies surrounding the global fight against drug trafficking.
This announcement came after a series of successful military operations aimed at disrupting drug trafficking by targeting boats in international waters.
According to Trump, "We are certainly looking at land now, because we’ve got the sea very well under control," during an Oval Office briefing with journalists.
However, he remained elusive when questioned about a New York Times report suggesting that he had authorized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct covert operations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government.
When asked specifically if he had granted the CIA authority to eliminate Maduro, Trump dodged direct involvement by stating it would be "ridiculous" for him to comment on such a sensitive matter.
Trump also mentioned that another recent strike targeted boats allegedly engaged in drug transportation from Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of six individuals.
As of now, these attacks have led to the demise of at least 27 people, raising questions about the legal implications of using lethal force against suspects who have not been apprehended or interrogated internationally.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has expressed concerns that some of those killed in these strikes may be Colombian nationals.
The escalating tensions and increasing scrutiny over such military actions highlight the complexities and potential controversies surrounding the global fight against drug trafficking.
