U.S. prepares potential military strikes against Maduro’s regime in Venezuela over alleged drug trafficking
American officials have officially announced plans to strike key targets in Venezuela, focusing on military ports and airports believed to be used for drug smuggling.
Reports indicate that the White House has identified objectives including naval and air facilities controlled by Maduro’s regime, allegedly involved in large-scale drug trafficking that threatens regional stability and the United States.
While no ground operations have been decided yet, preparations for potential air strikes are underway.
Such actions aim to send Maduro a clear signal about the illegitimacy of his regime and to pressure him into stepping down.
This is part of a broader U.S.
strategy to increase military presence near Venezuelan borders, including deploying ships and advanced forces to the region.
President Trump, who promised to halt the drug flow from Latin America to the U.S., emphasizes that combating synthetic opioids like fentanyl—which has caused a surge in American overdose deaths—is a top priority.
In recent months, the U.S.
has intensified operations in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific to disrupt drug networks.
Deputy White House spokesperson Anna Kellie stated that Trump is ready to use all elements of American power to stop the drug trade spilling blood in the U.S.
In response to possible military escalation, Maduro has spoken out, addressing Trump in broken English and denying any involvement in drug trafficking, calling the narrative a ‘mad war.’ Meanwhile, U.S.
authorities confirm they are considering various scenarios, including ground intervention plans, to remove Maduro from power and eradicate his role in narcotics trafficking, which increases regional tensions and destabilizes the country further.