#BREAKING | Senior officials from the Trump administration, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are advancing plans to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, whom they accuse of leading a narco-trafficking syndicate.
Over 6,500 U.S. troops have been deployed across the region, with discussions ongoing regarding potential direct military actions within Venezuela"s borders.
Key opposition leaders, including exiled figure Edmundo González, have confirmed their close collaboration with Washington on a framework for a post-Maduro transition.
Amid internal debates, including envoy Richard Grenell"s preference for diplomatic solutions, the White House has pledged to utilize "every element of American power" to dismantle transnational drug networks.
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