American military jets are currently conducting flights over Venezuelan airspace, while U.S. Navy ships remain on high alert in the region. Recent reports indicate that vessels linked to drug cartels have been targeted and destroyed at sea. Since Donald Trump’s return to office, the administration has taken a hardline stance, suggesting that a potential invasion of Venezuela is on the table amid increasing instability.

Venezuela’s ongoing economic crisis has pushed millions to flee the country, while President Nicolás Maduro’s grip on power appears to be weakening. The U.S. government has labeled Maduro a drug kingpin, placing a $50 million bounty on him and designating his inner circle as a terrorist organization. CIA operatives are reportedly operating inside Venezuela, and Trump has confirmed the deaths of dozens of cartel members during naval operations, hinting that ground forces could be deployed soon.

Maduro’s support within the military is reportedly fracturing, and traditional allies like Russia and China are distancing themselves. The country faces rampant inflation, a collapsing healthcare system, and widespread shortages. In a recent video message, Maduro appeared distressed, pleading for peace in broken English. With the U.S. intensifying efforts to remove him, Maduro’s fate whether exile, imprisonment, or worse remains a pivotal question on the international stage.
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