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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