Florida Politics: Latest Developments in Venezuela
According to recent reports, the Donald Trump administration has authorized covert CIA action in Venezuela, targeting the country's authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro.
The Trump administration has secretly authorized the CIA to conduct covert action in Venezuela, stepping up a campaign against Nicolás Maduro.
The move is part of an intensifying pressure campaign against Venezuela, with the US military targeting boats off the Venezuelan coast suspected of transporting drugs, resulting in 27 deaths. American officials have stated that the ultimate goal is to drive Maduro from power.
- The new authority allows the CIA to carry out lethal operations in Venezuela.
- The agency can conduct a range of operations in the Caribbean.
- Covert action can be taken against Maduro or his government, either unilaterally or in conjunction with a larger military operation.
Authors: Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager of The New York Times.
Author's summary: Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela.