US EditionCovert US Operations Could Begin Within Days in Venezuela: Report
The U.S. plans to label Maduro and Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, supporting covert actions and military strikes to counter drug trafficking.
- Preparing a new operational phase, U.S. officials say covert actions are likely to open the campaign, with designations of Nicolás Maduro and his government as a foreign terrorist organization expected Monday, CNN reported.
- The administration says it aims to stop illegal drug trafficking and prosecute suspects, as U.S. maritime strikes since September hit at least 21 suspected drug vessels killing more than 83.
- Last week, the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group arrived in the Caribbean, joining F-35 jets, a nuclear submarine and at least seven other warships as the FAA warned three airlines to cancel flights.
- Human rights groups and some U.S. allies called recent maritime strikes `illegal extrajudicial killings` and Maduro denies drug ties while Caracas plans a `prolonged resistance` if invaded.
- Two officials confirmed contacts between Washington and Caracas, but Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the designation would unlock `a whole bunch of new options` for military action.
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The US classifies the Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist group and evaluates targeted operations in Venezuela. Caracas mobilizes defenses as the risk of a new escalation in the Caribbean increases
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US formally labels Maduro a terrorist, opening door to expanded military action
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