US president authorised covert CIA operations in Venezuela

16/10/2025 09:24 France 24

President Donald Trump has tried to brand himself as a peacemaker in the Middle East but he has stoked tensions with Venezuela in recent months. In August 2025, he sent warships to the Caribbean to combat alleged drug trafficking. Speaking to reporters on October 15, 2025, he said he had approved CIA covert actions in Venezuela and was considering strikes on its territory.

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