President Donald Trump announced that U.S. military forces attacked a major facility last week linked to drug trafficking operations involving Venezuelan boats.
He described the facility as central to the operations of vessels suspected of transporting illegal drugs but did not provide its location or details of the strike.
Trump framed the action as part of a broader effort to combat drug smuggling from Venezuela. His statement underscores rising tensions between the United States and the government of President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. officials have long accused Maduro’s regime of supporting drug trafficking and organized crime, and recent sanctions targeted the Venezuelan government for these activities.
The U.S. military operation follows several efforts to intercept narcotics flowing into the United States. Authorities link Venezuela to networks distributing cocaine, heroin, and other drugs across the Americas. The targeted facility represents a continuation of intensified measures against these networks.
Venezuela rejected U.S. claims and described the military action as aggression. Caracas denied involvement in drug trafficking and called for international support to counter U.S. interference.