President Donald Trump has claimed responsibility for an attack on a dock in Venezuela that he said was used to load "boats up with drugs," marking the first known land strike by US forces in the Latin American country since Washington launched its pressure campaign four months ago.
Escalating Tensions
The strike represents a significant escalation in US-Venezuela tensions. The Trump administration has been pursuing an aggressive policy toward the Maduro government, including ordering a naval blockade on oil tankers entering and leaving the country.
Additional Pacific Strike
The US military also conducted another strike against an alleged drug boat on the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least two people. These operations are part of what the administration describes as a comprehensive counter-narcotics campaign.
International Reaction
The strikes are likely to draw international scrutiny and raise questions about the legality and scope of US military operations in the region. Venezuela has yet to issue an official response to the claimed attack.
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