On September 15, an unexpected incident occurred in international waters. The United States Armed Forces struck a Venezuelan vessel suspected of transporting drugs. This was announced by President Donald Trump himself.
According to the official statement, the strike was carried out while the vessel was moving towards the United States. As a result, it was confirmed that three men on board were killed.
President Trump described the incident as “a second strike against ruthless drug cartels and narcoterrorists.” He noted that the first strike against a vessel belonging to Venezuelan drug cartels was carried out by the United States earlier in September in the southern Caribbean Sea.
Experts believe that this action demonstrates Washington’s use of a tough strategy in the fight against drug trafficking. International analysts emphasize that such operations could further increase tensions between the two states.
U.S. officials stated that they will continue to take decisive measures to prevent narcotics from entering their territory.
At the same time, the incident sparked wide discussions on the international stage. The Venezuelan government may view such actions as a violation of national sovereignty.
The final conclusion is that relations between the United States and Venezuela may become even more strained, while the fight against drug trafficking is likely to enter a new phase.
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