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Maduro Condemns U.S. Warship Deployment Off Venezuela as 'Criminal and Illegal'

Washington calls the Caribbean mission a counternarcotics deterrent tied to terror designations, with a $50 million bounty.

Maduro denuncia despliegue militar de EU como criminal e ilegal"
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Overview

  • The United States has positioned three warships — USS Gravely, USS Jason Dunham and USS Sampson — near Venezuela as part of an anti-drug operation involving roughly 4,000 U.S. personnel.
  • President Nicolás Maduro denounced the move as an immoral, criminal and illegal bid for regime change and appealed for national unity.
  • Maduro ordered the mobilization of 4.5 million members of the Venezuelan militia and announced a weekend enlistment drive to expand its ranks.
  • U.S. authorities accuse Maduro of leading the Cartel de los Soles, which they label a terrorist organization, and are offering a $50 million reward for information leading to his capture.
  • White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said President Trump is prepared to use all U.S. power to curb drug flows, and Washington does not recognize Maduro’s most recent reelection.