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Why is there conflict between the U.S. and Venezuela?

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The conflict between the U.S. and Venezuela centers on U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, accusations of drug trafficking against Venezuela's president, and Venezuelan claims of U.S. aggression and psychological operations.

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Venezuela prepares for potential U.S. escalation amid rising tensions

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  • Venezuelans participate in weapons training at the urging of President Maduro.
  • The Venezuelan government cites U.S. imperialism as a growing threat. 24s
  • The U.S. has increased its naval presence in the Caribbean, citing anti-drug operations. 34s
  • A U.S. destroyer intercepted a Venezuelan fishing boat, detaining nine fishermen. 59s
  • Venezuela's foreign minister calls for the U.S. to halt actions that threaten regional peace. 1m 8s
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Venezuela prepares for potential U.S. escalation amid rising tensions
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France 24
3 hours ago
Venezuela prepares for potential U.S. escalation amid rising tensions

The Venezuelan government cites 'U.S. imperialism' as the main threat, responding to a significant U.S. naval build-up in the Caribbean.

Venezuela prepares for potential U.S. escalation amid rising tensions
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France 24
3 hours ago
Venezuela prepares for potential U.S. escalation amid rising tensions

Washington targets drug traffickers, while President Maduro is accused by the U.S. of running a drug trafficking network.

Venezuela prepares for potential U.S. escalation amid rising tensions
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France 24
3 hours ago
Venezuela prepares for potential U.S. escalation amid rising tensions

Venezuela perceives U.S. actions as an invasion and accuses the U.S. of conducting psychological operations.

Venezuela prepares for potential U.S. escalation amid rising tensions
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France 24
3 hours ago
Venezuela prepares for potential U.S. escalation amid rising tensions

Venezuela's foreign minister demands the U.S. stop actions like intercepting Venezuelan boats, claiming these threaten regional peace.

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