Trump Claims US Struck Major Venezuelan Drug Facility
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President Donald Trump says the United States military has targeted a "big facility" in Venezuela. He linked the site to alleged drug boats intercepted earlier this week.
The action follows the U.S. seizure of what it claims were Venezuelan vessels carrying cocaine. U.S. officials accuse Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his allies of trafficking drugs.
President Trump did not provide details on the location or timing of the strike. He also declined to confirm U.S. media reports that a CIA drone carried out the attack.
Venezuela's government has not yet commented on the U.S. president's statement. The incident further escalates tensions between the two nations.