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What is the current situation in Venezuela?

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Venezuela faces heightened tensions with the U.S., which has launched military strikes on suspected drug boats and deployed significant forces in the Caribbean. Venezuela accuses the U.S. of waging an undeclared war and is conducting military drills, preparing civilians for conflict, and seeking a UN investigation. The U.S. claims to target drug trafficking linked to President Maduro, while analysts question the existence of an organized cartel.

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Venezuela accuses U.S. of waging 'undeclared war'

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  • U.S. President Trump announced a Pentagon strike on a boat in international waters, killing three alleged drug traffickers. 6s
  • The U.S. Navy has increased its presence near Venezuelan waters, prompting Venezuela to warn its population to prepare for war. 37s
  • Venezuelan President Maduro has initiated military exercises and announced weapons training for people from poor communities. 1m 7s
  • Venezuela has called for a United Nations investigation into the killings at sea. 1m 19s
  • U.S. rights groups have questioned the legality of the strikes, as drug trafficking is not a capital offense under U.S. law. 1m 23s
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Venezuela accuses U.S. of waging 'undeclared war'
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France 24
6 days ago
Venezuela accuses U.S. of waging 'undeclared war'

Caracas has told its population to prepare for war and accused the U.S. of executing people in the Caribbean Sea without due process.

Venezuela accuses U.S. of waging 'undeclared war'
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France 24
6 days ago
Venezuela accuses U.S. of waging 'undeclared war'

The Venezuelan military has completed three days of exercises, and President Maduro has announced weapons training for people from poor communities.

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

The U.S. has deployed its largest force in the Caribbean in decades, targeting alleged drug traffickers linked to President Maduro.

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

President Maduro views U.S. actions as aggression and is staging military drills amid rising tensions.

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