Okay, fam, strap in: U.S. President Donald Trump just gave the CIA the green light for covert ops in Venezuela. 🤯
At a White House press moment, Trump accused Venezuela of emptying prisons and mental institutions and sending those people to cross into the United States—no evidence offered, but plenty of drama. 🎭
According to The New York Times, this new authorization lets the CIA run lethal missions in Venezuela and the Caribbean, even syncing up with broader U.S. military moves. Think covert meets command center. 💥
Right now, roughly 10,000 U.S. troops, eight warships, and one submarine are chilling in the Caribbean—mostly based in Puerto Rico—keeping a watchful eye on the region. 🚢
Since last September, the White House has launched five strikes that took out drug-trafficking boats off Venezuela’s coast, resulting in 27 people killed. Talk about high-stakes sea encounters. 🌊
The U.S. also told Congress it’s in a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels, labeling them like terrorist groups. In simple terms: the U.S. treats these cartels as enemies in a military-style fight. ⚔️
But here’s a twist: a 2020 U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration report says Venezuela isn’t the main route for cocaine heading to the U.S. 🤔
Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro fired back, calling it a “CIA-orchestrated coup.” Cue the political fireworks. 🎆
Historically, the CIA has been involved in covert ops and coups across Latin America, so this move revives memories of past tensions. 🔍
What’s in it for us in South and Southeast Asia? Global politics shape fuel prices, migration flows, and even your Netflix recommendations. Stay plugged in—geopolitics isn’t just headline news, it’s part of our global neighborhood. 🌏
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Trump says CIA authorized to conduct covert operations in Venezuela
cgtn.com
