US authorized Venezuela military action

Trump authorized a surgical military action in Venezuela, citing the need to prevent a narco-state allied with China, Russia, and Iran in the Caribbean. The US deployed a significant naval and air force, including seven warships, a nuclear submarine, and numerous aircraft, raising questions about whether the operation targets drug traffickers or aims to overthrow Nicolás Maduro's regime. The scale of the deployment appears disproportionate for a drug interdiction mission, especially as most illegal goods travel via the Pacific, fueling speculation about a broader intervention strategy.