President Donald Trump confirmed reports on Wednesday that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in US efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro's regime.The New York Times first reported the classified directive, citing multiple sources familiar with the decision.
In recent weeks, US forces have targeted boats off Venezuela’s coast allegedly used for drug trafficking, killing 27 people. Officials have privately said the ultimate goal is regime change — to drive Maduro from power.
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