U.S. Conducts Strikes in Venezuela Targeting Drug Operations
TL;DR
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that a U.S. drone strike in Maracaibo, Venezuela, targeted a cocaine processing facility linked to the ELN guerrilla group, and criticized U.S. focus on cannabis rather than cocaine, while also addressing regional drug trafficking and political tensions between Colombia, Venezuela, and the U.S.
- Colombia president says U.S. strike in Venezuela struck cocaine plant upi.com
- CIA strike brings Trump closer to grave new year decisions on Venezuela CNN
- CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say NPR
- Trump claims U.S. destroyed Venezuelan dock used for drug shipments Miami Herald
- Eyewitnesses describe mysterious explosion in northwest Venezuela NBC News
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