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Is the US going to war with Venezuela?

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The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence near Venezuela, conducting strikes on alleged drug boats and deploying the USS Gerald Ford carrier group. Venezuela has responded by mobilizing over 200,000 troops and preparing for possible conflict. While military options have been presented to President Trump, no decision for a full-scale war has been made. International backlash and concerns over legality persist, but there is no official declaration of war.

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Trump weighs military plans against Venezuela

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  • A U.S. Navy carrier battle group is approaching the Caribbean as the Trump administration considers military action against Venezuela.
  • Pentagon officials have presented President Trump with options for possible strikes inside Venezuela. 32s
  • The USS Gerald R. Ford will soon join other U.S. warships in the region to confront the Maduro government over alleged drug cartel links. 45s
  • The U.S. military has destroyed 21 vessels suspected of drug smuggling, and officials have issued strong warnings to traffickers. 1m 1s
  • The Maduro government is preparing for a possible invasion, and President Trump has suggested that Maduro's presidency may soon end. 1m 16s
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Trump weighs military plans against Venezuela
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CBS News
2 hours ago
Trump weighs military plans against Venezuela

Sources indicate President Trump has options for potential military operations inside Venezuela, and the Pentagon is preparing for possible action, but no war has been declared.

U.S. forces kill four in latest Caribbean drug boat strike
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CBS News
17 hours ago
U.S. forces kill four in latest Caribbean drug boat strike

The USS Gerald Ford carrier group provides new military options for action against Venezuela, but President Trump has not made a decision on further action.

Venezuela readying military as U.S.’s largest warship arrives
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CBC News
1 day ago
Venezuela readying military as U.S.’s largest warship arrives

Reports suggest U.S. officials have proposed attacking Venezuela, but President Trump has publicly rejected the idea of war.

Venezuela mobilizing military as U.S. builds up military presence
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CBS News
2 days ago
Venezuela mobilizing military as U.S. builds up military presence

Venezuela has mobilized over 200,000 troops after U.S. military buildup. The U.S. claims anti-drug operations, but the scale suggests preparation for possible conflict, not declared war.

Largest U.S. aircraft carrier sailing to Latin America region
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CBC News
2 days ago
Largest U.S. aircraft carrier sailing to Latin America region

The USS Gerald Ford is moving closer to Venezuela, marking an aggressive U.S. posture. Venezuela has mobilized troops and declared high alert, but there is no official war.

Venezuela carries out military exercises amid fears of U.S. strikes
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Euronews
2 days ago
Venezuela carries out military exercises amid fears of U.S. strikes

Venezuela conducts military exercises amid rising tensions after U.S. warships deploy near its coast, but no war has started.

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