The president of the United States, Donald Trump, issued this week a firm warning, stating that Venezuelan fighters could be demolished if they represent a threat to US citizens.
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The statement came after two F-16 of the Venezuela Air Force fly near the USS Jass Jass Jass Dunham destroyer, which was sailing in international waters. Despite the approach, the US Navy
According to the Pentagon, the action of Caracas was considered “extremely provocative” and interpreted as an attempt to hinder US operations against drug trafficking and terrorism. The Department of Defense also warned Venezuela against future attempts to interfere with missions of this type.
Climb after the destruction of a boat
The episode occurred in the middle of an escalation of tensions. On September 2, US forces destroyed a Venezuelan ship that transported 11 people. President Donald Trump said that the boat belonged to a drug poster classified as “terrorist organization” and that it transported narcotics.
Trump spread on social networks a video that showed the air attack that caused the destruction of the boat. He stressed that Washington does not discuss a regime change in Venezuela or plans a direct attack against the country, but stressed that the United States will not allow the continuation of criminal and smuggling activities.
Strategy against posters and pressure on Maduro
White House sources indicated that the attack against the Venezuelan ship could represent only the beginning of a broader strategy against drug cartels in the region.
The US administration considers that these types of operations could contribute to weakening the regime of Nicolás Maduro, increasing political and economic pressure on Caracas.
While Washington insists that the central objective is to dismantle criminal networks, analysts point out that the offensive could have direct effects on the stability of the Venezuelan government.
Fuente: Militarnyi | X @whitehouse. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
