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What caused tensions between Venezuela and the U.S.?

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Tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. are fueled by U.S. military strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, accusations of U.S. aggression and regime change efforts, and U.S. deployment of warships near Venezuelan waters. Venezuela views these actions as acts of war and responds with military drills and civilian mobilization.

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Venezuela's military train civilians with firearms as U.S. tensions rise

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  • Venezuelan military held public training sessions for civilians in Caracas.
  • Civilians were allowed to handle rifles and anti-aircraft guns as a show of resistance. 9s
  • The move follows US strikes on alleged smuggling boats and increased US naval presence. 17s
  • President Maduro claims the US is plotting to overthrow him and urges mass militia recruitment. 59s
  • Experts state Venezuela's military remains far less capable than the US military. 1m 40s
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Venezuela's military train civilians with firearms as U.S. tensions rise
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DW News
2 hours ago
Venezuela's military train civilians with firearms as U.S. tensions rise

Following U.S. strikes on alleged smuggling boats and warships near Venezuelan waters, Venezuelan officials have called for a show of resistance and accused the U.S. of plotting to overthrow Maduro.

Venezuela accuses U.S. of waging 'undeclared war'
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France 24
23 hours ago
Venezuela accuses U.S. of waging 'undeclared war'

Air-striking drug boats rather than seizing them is highly unusual, and the attacks have now killed 17 people. The U.S. Navy has deployed in strength near Venezuelan waters, and Caracas has told its population to prepare for war.

Venezuela orders three-day drills amid U.S tensions
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Venezuela orders three-day drills amid U.S tensions

The U.S. claims a cartel led by Maduro is responsible for drug smuggling, deploying its largest force in the Caribbean in decades. Venezuela views these actions as aggression, and analysts question the existence of such a cartel.

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