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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