Trump says Venezuela anti-drug operations 'by land' to begin 'soon'

Key Points

• US President Donald Trump announced that anti-drug operations to stop Venezuelan drug trafficking by land will begin very soon.
• The US military has conducted airstrikes and deployed numerous assets in the Caribbean as part of the 'Southern Spear' operation targeting drug traffickers.
• The US designated a Venezuelan drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization recently amid ongoing military pressure.
• Air travel disruptions occurred as several airlines suspended flights to Venezuela due to security concerns and heightened military activity.