"Driving the news: Trump told reporters on Friday that he has "sort of" decided how to continue operations in Venezuela, but added that he couldn't tell reporters "what it would be." On Sunday, he said that there was "no update" yet, but that he "may be having some discussions" with Maduro moving forward."
"The present tension is years in the making. The U.S. and others in the international community have alleged Maduro, now in his third term, has retained power through manipulation and stolen elections. Trump has also made the disputed claim that Maduro is in league with drug gangs and heads the Cartel de los Soles, which the State Department designated this week as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Maduro has denied the allegation."
"What have the strikes targeted so far? The official word is that the U.S. is striking drug vessels from Venezuela that are being operated by narco-terrorists. At least 83 people have been killed in over twenty strikes since the president first announced the operation in September. So far, no U.S. forces have been harmed."
U.S. forces have carried out strikes targeting vessels described as narco-terrorist drug operations linked to Venezuela, resulting in at least 83 deaths across more than twenty strikes since September. President Trump indicated he has partially decided how to proceed and mentioned possible discussions with Nicolás Maduro, while also saying there was no update. The State Department designated the Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, an allegation Maduro denies. Maduro warned of maximum preparedness and threatened to declare a "republic in arms" if attacked. Regional leaders condemned strikes and Democrats seek more information and oversight.
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