Trump Administration authorizes CIA covert actions in Venezuela

The Trump Administration has authorized the CIA to conduct covert actions, including lethal operations, in the Southern Caribbean and Venezuela. This decision is part of the administration"s intensified pressure campaign against drug trafficking cartels in the region and the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro, according to senior officials who spoke with the New York Times.

This move marks a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to combat drug trafficking and address issues related to the Venezuelan government. The authorization for covert actions reflects ongoing concerns about the influence of drug cartels and the political situation in Venezuela.

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