U.S. Destroys Venezuelan Dock in First Land Strike

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States has destroyed a docking facility in Venezuela. The U.S. says the dock was used by suspected drug traffickers. This action marks a significant escalation. It appears to be the first time the U.S. has conducted a land-based strike as part of its pressure campaign against the government in Caracas. Washington is increasing economic and diplomatic pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The Trump administration accuses his government of involvement in international drug trafficking.