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What is the latest news on Trump and Maduro?

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Tensions escalate as the U.S., under Trump, increases military operations near Venezuela, including airstrikes on suspected drug boats and deployment of warships. Trump links these actions to both drug interdiction and broader concerns about Maduro, hinting at possible regime change. Maduro accuses the U.S. of seeking to oust him and control Venezuela's resources, while U.S. officials deny plans for war but maintain pressure. Regional diplomatic fallout and fears of conflict persist.

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Trump sounds off on Venezuela's Maduro as deadly boat strikes continue

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  • The US military carried out a lethal airstrike on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean, resulting in three deaths.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hucksaid said a US-designated terrorist group operated the targeted vessel, but did not specify which group. 8s
  • The Trump administration justified the strikes as necessary to stop drug flow into the US, while lawmakers are demanding more details on the justification. 16s
  • President Trump stated that the actions relate to multiple issues, including concerns about Venezuela and President Maduro, and suggested Maduro's presidency may be ending. 34s
  • The US has increased its military presence near Venezuela, deploying the USS Gerald R Ford and other naval assets, raising questions about potential military action. 1m 33s
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Trump sounds off on Venezuela's Maduro as deadly boat strikes continue
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CBS News
16 hours ago
Trump sounds off on Venezuela's Maduro as deadly boat strikes continue

President Trump discusses U.S. airstrikes on suspected drug boats, linking the operations to broader concerns about Venezuela and President Maduro, suggesting Maduro's days in power may be numbered.

Venezuela on edge: U.S. strikes raise fears of regime change
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France 24
18 hours ago
Venezuela on edge: U.S. strikes raise fears of regime change

Trump denies plans for war with Venezuela but suggests regime change could occur, referencing concerns about Maduro and migration. Maduro accuses the U.S. of seeking regime change to control oil and gas reserves.

U.S. masses more naval forces off coast of Venezuela
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DW News
6 days ago
U.S. masses more naval forces off coast of Venezuela

Donald Trump states the strikes on boats are part of a campaign to stop drugs, but Venezuela alleges the attacks aim to undermine Maduro's government, which faces U.S. charges of narco-terrorism.

Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts U.S. warship
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France 24
7 days ago
Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts U.S. warship

Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago after U.S. military activity, denouncing a plot to oust Maduro. The Trump administration's airstrikes on suspected drug boats strain regional relations.

Venezuela accuses U.S. of preparing false flag attack
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CBS News
7 days ago
Venezuela accuses U.S. of preparing false flag attack

President Trump accuses Maduro of leading organized crime, while Venezuela claims the U.S. is preparing a false flag attack amid increased U.S. military presence and strikes on suspected drug boats.

U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago
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France 24
7 days ago
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago

Venezuela denounces the U.S. warship's presence near its coast as a provocation and accuses Washington of using military maneuvers to destabilize Maduro's government.

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