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Is the US at war with Venezuela?

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The US is not officially at war with Venezuela, but there is significant military tension. The US has built up naval forces near Venezuela and conducted strikes on drug-carrying boats, while Venezuela has responded with military deployments and threats of armed resistance if attacked.

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U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says

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  • U.S. military struck a drug-carrying boat linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in international waters. 16s
  • President Trump stated the strike killed 11 gang members and involved a vessel transporting drugs toward the U.S. 19s
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio identified the boat's operators as a designated narco-terrorist organization from Venezuela. 45s
  • The U.S. has increased its military presence near Venezuela, deploying ships and over 2,500 Marines. 1m 9s
  • Venezuelan President Maduro responded by deploying 15,000 troops to the border and called the U.S. buildup a major threat. 1m 34s
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U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says
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CBS News
6 hours ago
U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says

The US conducted a military strike on a drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, but this is described as part of anti-drug operations, not a war.

Maduro threatens 'republic in arms' if U.S. forces attack Venezuela
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Euronews
22 hours ago
Maduro threatens 'republic in arms' if U.S. forces attack Venezuela

Maduro says he'll declare a 'constitutional republic in arms' if US forces attack, but no war has been declared.

U.S. builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts concerned
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Reuters
2 days ago
U.S. builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts concerned

The US military build-up in the Caribbean is aimed at combating drug cartels, not an official war with Venezuela.

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