Trump confirms CIA covert ops in Venezuela
Summary
US President Donald Trump confirmed authorization of CIA covert operations in Venezuela aimed at stopping drug trafficking and addressing prison population concerns.
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump publicly confirmed authorizing CIA covert operations in Venezuela.
- The justification for these operations includes concerns over Venezuela emptying prisons into the US and the need to halt drug trafficking.
- US military presence in the region has increased, resulting in at least five strikes on drug boats killing 27 people.
- Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro called for peace amid fears of a potential US attack.
