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Venezuelan opposition 'convinced' Maduro will fall amid U.S. pressure

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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
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