Trump administration authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela

The Trump administration has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, according to a report by The New York Times. This new authority permits the CIA to carry out lethal and clandestine actions, either independently or in coordination with the U.S. military.

The U.S. military is also reportedly preparing for possible strikes inside Venezuela as part of these operations. The decision reflects an escalation in U.S. involvement in the region amidst ongoing political and economic turmoil in Venezuela.

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