US President Donald Trump has declared that operations ‘by land’ to target Venezuelan drug traffickers will commence ‘very soon,’ marking a significant escalation in the tensions between Washington and Caracas. The statement was made during a press briefing, where Trump emphasized the urgent need to address the flow of narcotics into the United States through Venezuela.
The White House has not provided specific details about the nature of the operations, though officials have indicated that they involve increased military and law enforcement cooperation with regional allies. The move is seen as part of a broader strategy to disrupt drug trafficking networks and assert American influence in the region.
Venezuela’s government has responded to the announcement with strong condemnation, accusing the United States of meddling in its internal affairs and threatening further retaliation. The situation highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two nations, with both sides accusing each other of undermining stability in the region.