U.S. President Donald Trump announced imminent attacks on Venezuelan targets, including ground operations, during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Trump Announces Targeted Attacks
President Trump stated that the United States will begin attacks on Venezuelan targets both by sea and ground. He claimed knowledge of the locations of the targets, including senior personnel, and vowed to act shortly.
Naval Deployment in the Caribbean
The Pentagon stationed several warships and 15,000 troops in the Caribbean under the “Southern Spear” operation, aimed at disrupting Venezuela’s drug trade.
Airspace Restriction Order
On the weekend Trump issued a directive forbidding aircraft from entering Venezuelan airspace, and confirmed a phone call with President Nicolas Maduro, though details were not disclosed.
