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Is the U.S. at war with Colombia or Venezuela?

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The U.S. is not officially at war with Colombia or Venezuela, but recent U.S. military strikes on suspected drug vessels have caused significant diplomatic tensions. Both Colombian and Venezuelan leaders have condemned the actions as violations of international law, and there are warnings that further escalation could risk broader conflict.

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Colombia president speaks about U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels

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  • U.S. has conducted at least nine military strikes on suspected drug vessels near Colombia. 37s
  • Colombian President Petro criticizes the strikes, calling attacks on small boats a war crime. 1m 7s
  • At least 37 people have died in these operations, according to Petro. 1m 12s
  • Petro argues that targeting lower-level traffickers is ineffective and urges focus on cartel leaders. 1m 25s
  • Petro warns against expanding U.S. military actions onto Colombian land and calls for dialogue. 1m 49s
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Colombia president speaks about U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels
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CBS News
6 days ago
Colombia president speaks about U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels

Colombian President Petro calls the strikes war crimes but warns against expanding military operations onto Colombian territory, urging for diplomatic dialogue.

'No crazy war, please!' Maduro pleads to Trump after covert action
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France 24
6 days ago
'No crazy war, please!' Maduro pleads to Trump after covert action

Venezuelan President Maduro threatened armed insurrection if the U.S. attempts military intervention, amid escalating tensions after U.S. airstrikes.

Trump warns land strikes against alleged drug traffickers may be next
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CBS News
7 days ago
Trump warns land strikes against alleged drug traffickers may be next

President Trump's attacks on suspected drug boats have widened from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, and he warned that strikes on land will be next.

Colombia calls for U.S. to halt strikes on drug boats
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CBS News
7 days ago
Colombia calls for U.S. to halt strikes on drug boats

President Petro warned that any potential land strikes, particularly near the Venezuela-Colombia border, could escalate tensions and risk encouraging insurgency.

U.S. military strikes suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific
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U.S. military strikes suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific

The campaign has raised U.S. tensions with Venezuela and Colombia.

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