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U.S. Warships Pressure Venezuela as Maduro Deploys Coastal Vessels and Drones

A terrorism listing with a record $50 million bounty has turned counternarcotics pressure into a high-stakes standoff.

Ein US-amerikanisches Kriegsschiff (Symbolbild)
Unter wachsendem Druck der US-Regierung verstärkt Venezuela den Einsatz seiner Truppen gegen den Handel mit Drogen wie Kokain. Der venezolanische Innenminister Diosdado Cabello kündigte an, er werde 15.000 Soldaten dafür abstellen.
Hafenanalge, Person verschwommen im Vordergrund, dahinter eine Kriegsschiff, die Szenerie wirkt tropisch und lässt Venezuela vermuten
US-Präsident Trump hat zwei weitere Schiffe der US-Marine in die Karibik entsandt, angeblich um gegen Drogenkartelle vorzugehen. Der Lenkwaffenkreuzer "USS Erie" sowie das atombetriebene U-Boot "USS Newport News" sollen nächste Woche eintreffen.

Overview

  • Three Aegis-equipped U.S. destroyers are operating off Venezuela to target drug trafficking, with news reports saying a cruiser and a nuclear submarine are also being sent.
  • Venezuela has stationed warships and drones to patrol its coastline, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino announced in a video statement.
  • Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said 15,000 soldiers will deploy to the Colombian border as authorities expand operations against trafficking routes.
  • Washington accuses Nicolás Maduro of leading the Cártel de los Soles, recently designated a terrorist group, and has posted a $50 million reward for his capture.
  • Maduro rejects the allegations, says Venezuela does not produce or export cocaine, has called up 4.5 million militia members, and has asked the United Nations to address the U.S. military presence.