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Why are US ships in Venezuela?

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US ships are near Venezuela as part of a counter-narcotics operation targeting Latin American drug cartels. The deployment is a White House decision aimed at deterring drug trafficking and showing force, with about 4,000 sailors and Marines involved. The US also accuses Venezuela's leader of running a 'narco terror cartel.'

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U.S. warships head to Venezuela to combat drug cartel threats

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  • Three U.S. warships are being sent to waters off Venezuela for a counter-narcotics mission.
  • The deployment involves about 4,000 sailors and Marines and is part of a White House initiative. 52s
  • The ships will operate in international waters, at least 12-13 miles off the Venezuelan coast. 2m 21s
  • Previous patrols in the region have resulted in significant cocaine seizures by the U.S. Navy. 1m 50s
  • The length of the deployment is uncertain and will depend on White House decisions. 2m 44s
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U.S. warships head to Venezuela to combat drug cartel threats
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CBS News
7 hours ago
U.S. warships head to Venezuela to combat drug cartel threats

President Trump's effort is to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels, with warships sent as a show of force and deterrent.

U.S. warships head to Venezuela to combat drug cartel threats
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CBS News
7 hours ago
U.S. warships head to Venezuela to combat drug cartel threats

Officials say the deployment is strictly a White House decision, not necessarily a military one, to combat threats from drug cartels.

U.S.-Venezuela tensions rise as Maduro mobilises militia
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Al Jazeera
24 hours ago
U.S.-Venezuela tensions rise as Maduro mobilises militia

The White House states the mission targets drug cartels trafficking narcotics to the US, following accusations that Venezuela's leader heads a 'narco terror cartel.'

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