Over the past several weeks, the relationship between the United States and Venezuela reached a boiling point as the U.S. launched a series of strikes against vessels alleged to be carrying drugs.
Breakdown
- The U.S. has expanded its military presence in the Caribbean, sending additional warships to target alleged drug trafficking linked to Venezuela.
- Venezuelan opposition leader David Smolensky says the opposition is planning for a post-Maduro transition and believes regime change is imminent. 34s
- Nicolás Maduro has remained in power with support from several countries despite losing the general election and faces U.S. narco-trafficking charges. 56s
- The Venezuelan opposition maintains constant communication with the U.S. administration and is convinced a transition could happen soon. 1m 26s
- Some U.S. lawmakers question the president's authority for further military action, and the administration has sent mixed signals on regime change. 1m 47s