United States Strikes Venezuela Dock Facility

President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States military "hit" a dock facility along the shore, which he claims was used for drug smuggling boats to "load up." While Donald Trump did not explicitly confirm the location, it is widely understood to be in Venezuela, as part of an escalating pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government. This strike follows previous United States military operations targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats in international waters and marks a move closer to shore-based actions. Donald Trump also previously authorized the United States — Central Intelligence Agency to conduct covert operations in Venezuela. The United States has increased its military presence in the region, sent warships, and seized oil tankers, asserting it is in "armed conflict" with drug cartels. Nicolás Maduro, however, maintains that the true purpose of these operations is to remove him from power.